If you’re aiming for traditional publishing, securing a literary agent is one of the most important steps you can take. But with so many agents out there—and each one specializing in particular genres—the search can feel overwhelming. The good news is that finding an agent who not only represents your genre but also believes in your work is absolutely possible with the right strategy. The post How to Find a Literary Agent Who Specializes in Your Genre appeared first on Atmosphere Press.| Atmosphere Press
When it comes to writing a mystery novel, the detective character is often the heart and soul of the story. How you write your detective character can make the difference between a forgettable mystery and one that hooks readers from the first page! The post Writing a Detective Character That Readers Will Remember appeared first on Atmosphere Press.| Atmosphere Press
Red herrings are one of the most powerful tools in a mystery writer’s arsenal—and one of the easiest to misuse. If you’ve ever tried to keep your reader guessing only to leave them confused, frustrated, or (worst of all) unimpressed, you’re not alone. The post Writing Red Herrings Without Losing the Reader appeared first on Atmosphere Press.| Atmosphere Press
If you’re looking for novel rewriting tips, you already know one truth of the writing life: the first draft is never the final word. Finishing a draft is a huge achievement—but it’s only the beginning. The real work of shaping your story into something publishable happens in the rewrite. The post The Five Types of Rewrites (and How to Survive Each One) appeared first on Atmosphere Press.| Atmosphere Press
Today, we embark on another three-act analysis, this time of one of the most iconic American novels of the 20th century: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Published in 1925 and set in the early 1920s, this story captures the sparkle and energy of the roaring twenties and gives us a window into the... Read more » The post Writer Fuel: Three-Act Analysis of The Great Gatsby appeared first on DIY MFA.| DIY MFA
Writer’s self-doubt after you finish writing your book is normal—discover how to manage these emotions and move forward with confidence.| Atmosphere Press
Discover the world of eco-fiction and how storytelling can help us reimagine our relationship with the Earth.| Atmosphere Press
Watch out for online scams targeting hopeful authors, but find security and support with legitimate platforms like Atmosphere Press.| Atmosphere Press
Feeling exhausted from writing? Struggling to tap into the imagination you once had? Questioning going back to the job you earned your college degree for because your parents are on ... Read more The post How Do You OVERCOME Creative Burnout as a Screenwriter? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
Screenwriting representation can be a white whale for all screenwriters, the thing that they feel will take them to the next level. And indeed, it can be the first step ... Read more The post The KEYS to Achieving Screenwriting Representation appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
What are the most common screenwriting mistakes that a screenwriter will likely make? What mistakes will be all too familiar to screenplay readers and development executives? Some mistakes are forgivable ... Read more The post 20 of the Most Common Screenwriting Mistakes You MUST Avoid appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're discussing how to keep readers interested in our series. Original article: Keeping Our Series Fresh for Readers ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Keeping Our Series Fresh for Readers appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these posts by email or to check out her...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Learn how to write a kiss scene with strong emotion, clear consent, and the right buildup to make it unforgettable.| Atmosphere Press
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're exploring how we can make story themes work together. Original article: How to Make Themes Work Together ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post How to Make Themes Work Together appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these posts by email or to check out her award-winn...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're exploring how we can make story tropes work harder. Original article: Story Tropes: Lazy Shortcuts, or Opportunities for Depth? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Story Tropes: Lazy Shortcuts, or Opportunities for Depth? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to the...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're exploring storytelling options for backstory. Original article: Need a Lot of Backstory? Options for Structuring Your Story ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Need a Lot of Backstory? Options for Structuring Your Story appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : Inner conflict is essential for deep characters and storytelling. Angela Ackerman shares examples, tips, and insights for how can we use and add internalr conflict with our characters and story, as well as for how to force our characters to make the hard decisions Original article: Inner Conflict: How to Resolve Our Character’s Internal Arc — Guest: Angela Ackerman ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Inne...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're exploring options for how to avoid repeating too much information in later books of a series. Original article: How Can We Avoid Readers’ Deja Vu in a Series? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post How Can We Avoid Readers’ Deja Vu in a Series? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold on...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're comparing writing techniques for portraying relationships. Original article: How to Portray Strong Friendships ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post How to Portray Strong Friendships appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these posts by email or to check out her awa...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're exploring how a journalism technique can help us find our story's essence. Original article: How Can We Define Our Story’s Essence? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post How Can We Define Our Story’s Essence? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these posts by...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're digging into short stories and character arcs. Original article: Short Stories: Can They Still Have Character Arcs? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Short Stories: Can They Still Have Character Arcs? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these posts by email o...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : A story idea could be presented to readers countless different ways. How can we choose the best perspective for telling the tale? Original article: Point of View: What’s the Best Choice? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Point of View: What’s the Best Choice? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these posts by email or to check out her award-winning fict...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're digging into foreshadowing and how to use it with our story. Original article: Foreshadowing vs. “Spoilers”: What’s the Difference? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Foreshadowing vs. “Spoilers”: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subsc...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : What are the different layers of conflict? How can understanding the different levels of conflict help our writing? Original article: Does Conflict Really Belong on Every Page? — Guest: Angela Ackerman ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Does Conflict Really Belong on Every Page? — Guest: Angela Ackerman appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these posts by ...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author