An Author's Promise to His Readers

by Henry McLaughlin @RiverBendSagas

As writers, we’re constantly making promises to our readers. Often they start with our title and cover. A cover of a couple looking longingly at each other promises romance. How disconcerting it would be to discover a horror story on the pages. Even though some romances can end up horrible.

What to do When Your Novel Falls Flat

Troubleshooting Your Novel

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

One quarter of the way through my current writing project, I realized the story had fallen flat.

No interest.

No insight into my characters’ inner turmoil.

No excitement about building the plot.

No display of courage and stamina from my characters.

No romantic attraction between my hero and heroine.

No high-stake scenes to keep the reader turning pages.

Writing Books to Guide Authors from Steven James

by Tim Suddeth @TimSuddeth

My family likes to take Sunday afternoon drives through the countryside. We’ve been doing this for many years, that we know most of the roads around us. When we turn out of our development, we may take one of many routes we have already traveled, or we may find a new one. We only know we have to be home by dark.

Troubleshooting Your Novel - A Book Review for Writers

Troubleshooting Your Novel

by Lynn Huggins Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn

I have a bit of an issue with writing craft books.

I love them.

My craft shelf is loaded with them, but there are only a few that get pulled out time and time again.

Troubleshooting Your Novel by Steven James is going to be one of them.

Troubleshooting Your Novel is divided into five parts: