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That's right! I'm giving you all an updated list of my favorite editors and why I think you should check them out! Kim Hunther Wordsmith Proofreading. This amazing woman is my personal editor! Though its been a while since I finished anything, she is always easy going and can give me the feed back I... Continue Reading →
Maria is a normal girl with an extraordinary relationship with the sea. As climatic changes take effect, this relationship could save everyone around her.A short-story by award-winning Portuguese author. Get it HERE A Short Walk to the Other Side is a second short story collection of supernatural, metaphysical, science fiction, and horror stories following "The... Continue Reading →
Thank you to all Veterans! Speacial shout out to my daddy ( a heavenly navy vet), Author Larissa Shively-Vitt (my trans-hero), and my Bestie Candi Breen! Your service effected me and so many others and there are not enough words to tell you how greatful I am for that!!!
Readers and editors a like will nit pick the smallest of gramatical errors. And when you're trying to DIY the last thing you need is to look like a rookie. The format of your book is more important than you think. It shows just how much you care about your craft, and while I'm all... Continue Reading →
Well we can take this converstation in 2 directions, and why not? The first thing that comes to mind when I think about 'naughty' writing is cussing. I am the proud daughter of a sailor (who never cussed a day in his life), and use cursing regularly when talking. Its just a part of me;... Continue Reading →
1. What got you inspired to start writing? Nothing really, I just love to write I can name a certain thing. 2. What genre do you prefer to write in? I would say murder mystery thriller are my favorites I can kill someone off without going to prison ( Lol) 3. Tell us what it... Continue Reading →
Jake Cullen, a disabled teen novelist, is contacted from the great cyber beyond by a person who calls herself Miranda.It turns out that Miranda isn’t a hacker, but an AI program, a free-roaming, independent program that can go anywhere and do anything it likes within the confines of cyberspace. Jake finds her creator, Doctor Helena... Continue Reading →
Has anyone noticed how much easier it is to show a fight than tell one? Movies are lucky! They can enhance and lock a person into a story with visual effects. But why is writing a battle so dang hard? Too long and you risk long, wordy sentences. Wrong descriptive words and it throws the... Continue Reading →
While it is nice, you don't have to be a graphic design guru to create a cover for your book. The there are some rules you should put into practise though. So get ready to create an eye catching cover! Side note: If you can't create what you are looking for, a graphic artist/cover designer... Continue Reading →
When did you know you had a thing for writing? At the age of 14 How many books do you currently have own? Over 200 Do you find it easier to write at night or during the day? During the day because it's quiet. Where do you find the inspiration for your poems? Nature, scenery,... Continue Reading →
Maura has never felt so alone in her life...nor has her existence ever been so overshadowed by peril...Not only do both her parents--her distant but loving mother and recently- returned father--remain absent from her life, but due to the hideous error in judgement executed in collusion with her best friend, Valdamir, and adoptive sister, Susie,... Continue Reading →
What about the past are we so attached to? Clearly things were about to explode and the pandemic was the catalyst that sparked the engine of urgency. Instead of trying to fix things together, we’ve spent the last year pulling each other apart. And this needs to stop. We can’t go back to normal. We... Continue Reading →
Part of writing is getting the flow of your story right. I found most writers (new and seasoned) forget to do one thing. Read it to yourself. Not the normal internal reading, but out loud. That’s right! Reading what you’re stuck on, or editing, out loud can help you determine if that scene fits your... Continue Reading →
Luck comes in many different ways, and sometimes it feels like other writers have all the luck! So here are my five favorite myths about writing to inspire your luck. Only bad writers need feedback. False, we all need feedback to grow. And repeating the actions only drive home the point. Take all your feedback... Continue Reading →
What brought on your love of writing?It was my escape from the world.Would you consider yourself an avid reader as well?Yes. I love to read.How has the pandemic affected your writing life?It kicked my career into high gear.When did a novel start coming to life in your mind?I wrote my first while in jr. high... Continue Reading →
They’d love for everybody to be healthy. But a horrible virus brought them into a nightmare. What can be done to stop the spread of this coronavirus?“This book explains in a way that can be easily understood by children what a Covid-19 infection is. It shows how we can stop the spread of this virus... Continue Reading →
Its taken me a long time to put this list together. I've been researching for the last two years and watching the "best" and the "worst" so you have a competitive edge to announcing your book to the world. A press release is one of the oldest, yet best, ways to promote your book without... Continue Reading →
Romance novels are among the top three genres published today. Why? Because, romance readers know what they want, and how they want it. So how do you get to know the world of romance readers? Let's talk about what it takes to write romance your readers will melt for. Part of hooking readers by the... Continue Reading →
When did you know you had to write? When I was young, I read a lot of comics (I still do) and my friends and I would come up with tales of our own. By the time I was 25 I knew I wanted to write. In 1999 I published my first book at 33... Continue Reading →
*DEATH: (A Love Story) is an Award Winning Finalist in the 2020 International Book Awards.*You might think that Death prefers first place, but truth be told, Death revels in being THE FINALIST!WARNING! YOU COULD DIE READING THIS BOOK! When's the last time you had an intimate heart to heart chat with your death? Have you... Continue Reading →
Part of building your audience is building a site. You know, a place where your upcoming fanbase can go to learn EVERYTHING they need to know about your and your book(s). Building a site isn't an easy feat, however, today I bring you the best and easiest to use web site creation tools. Make sure... Continue Reading →
Its something I speak about ALL THE TIME. The first thing I will tell you when planning your project is to research, interact with, and become your audience. It sounds creepy, but I do mean it! I don't write YA because its easy, its because I LOVE to read YA. This inside edge gives me... Continue Reading →
1. When did you know you were born to write? From the moment I found out what writing was I have always kept a journal. I still have a little note pad with Lisa Frank artwork on the front of it from when I was around 5 years old and I would write music, poems... Continue Reading →
In a peaceful suburban town outside Minneapolis, life is simple. The only thing that matters in RiverCreek is whether the high school varsity hockey team will finally win a state title after a two-decade dry period. Cory Dubois, the team's second-best scorer and leader in goal assists, has dreams of one day leaving RiverCreek to... Continue Reading →
Now if you are not comfortable doing your own taxes, make an appointment with an accountant or tax professional of your choice. I am just offering the information I collected, to anyone interested in doing their own accounting/books. I’m not a tax pro, and I’m only 2 classes from an associates of accounting, so be... Continue Reading →
While you have been enjoy the articles I wrote months in advance, I have been struggling to write at all. I worked myself into the BIGGEST writers block I have ever encountered and started to stumbled through my list of normal blocking kicking tricks, but this block grew, and grew, until it was a writer's... Continue Reading →
How long have you had the writing bug? Since I was a child. I used to write stories for my teachers all the time. What inspired a book to take shape for you? Character backstories. Once I know my characters, I can create their world. What about folklore caught your attention? I've loved lore and... Continue Reading →
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Here's what you can expect from the IABE over the coming months. Firstly, starting December 1st 2020, we will be giving away a book a day! That's right, to help brighten your holidays we're giving away 25 books! One day, leading up to Christmas day. These books have been donated from our generous authors, and... Continue Reading →
Something we all struggle with is balance, and impending holidays can throw a wrench into your schedule faster than you can blink. Now I'm not a Grinch by any means, and I happen to LOVE Christmas, but even the best get their plans kerfuffle from time to time. Keeping your deadlines fluid, and taking time... Continue Reading →
Short and articles can be hard to write. Sure its easy to do your research, but with limited space, how do you say what you need? What keeps your readers coming back for more newsletters, blog posts, ect.? Time to learn something new! Here are 5 tips to help you write better articles. Lose the... Continue Reading →
When did you know you had the writing bug? Birth. I’ve been making up and writing stories for as along as I can remember. I used to tell ghost stories to my younger brothers by candlelight when we were just kids and would write fan fiction based on movies I would see; Goonies, Ghostbusters, even... Continue Reading →
Deliverance will come... But that is another story. What makes a legend but the stories told about him? Interviewing Gorias La Gaul, the biggest legend of them all, is a dream come true for young scribe Jessica. Where other girls her age would swoon beneath the steely gaze of the warrior, Jessica only has eyes... Continue Reading →
As you know by now, October is almost over and the means NANO Wri Mo is right around the corner. Have you knocked out your prep work? Even pantsers (writers without a story outlined in detail) have some idea of how they want their work to flow. There's always a beginning, middle, and an ending.... Continue Reading →
The Halloween spirit is in full effect! And no one loves being scared more than me! But that's beside the point! Writing horror can feel a little out of place, but October is all about stepping out of our comfort zone and getting a little gory. So let's talk about what makes for a great... Continue Reading →
Welcome back: we’ve missed talking with you. So tell us, how has life been treating you? Well, I’m still alive, so that’s something, ha ha! Seriously, though, things are pretty good. We got the roof replaced (finally), are hoping to get the outside trim finished, and we have some super fun plans for Halloween decorations.... Continue Reading →
There are tons of social media sites and new ones pop up every day. But which ones should you really be focused on as a writer? To be honest not many. You have a lot on your plate with telling your story, so over doing it can cause more chaos than good. So let's discuss... Continue Reading →
I’m Ogun “Voodoo” Dupré—SAA for the Ankeny RBMC. There’s no pretty way to put it: I do the dirty work for my club. Without question, I follow the direct orders of my president. Except, when my services were required for a particularly delicate situation, I found myself hesitating for the first time in my adult... Continue Reading →
Staying relevant is difficult in an ever changing world. New apps, and ways for sharing content, pop up on a daily basis and you shouldn't be left in the dark. But in my old age, I'm still learning the ropes too and here we are. So let's learn what it takes to create a channel... Continue Reading →
1) When did you know you wanted to be a writer? When I realized I wanted to draw comics and needed a story to go with my illustrations. I never really considered myself a writer until recently. For me it was just a means to an end. Writing was always my worst subject in school.... Continue Reading →
Victor Anderson has always seen Darcy Miller, his employer’s daughter, as the rich, materialistic, spoiled brat she seems to be. But when she shows up in front of his house one day with a flat tire, everything starts to change. Victor encounters a new side of Darcy—one that intrigues him and draws him in. Even... Continue Reading →
Not all book signings were lucky enough to be later in the year, and at a time when this pandemic seems to be at a plateau. So event organizers are turning to virtual events to keep life somewhat normal. Here are some tips to help you get through your time, and getting the most out... Continue Reading →
Oh the challenges we face as writers! Back cover blurbs can be the worst some times. You're only given a small amount of space to temp readers into the depths of your words, but how do you do it without giving up the whole story? Never fear... the IABE is here! I asked our group... Continue Reading →
1.When do you know you had to write a book? I’ve always loved fantasy and a few years back we started role playing with family and friends. A number of amazing and amusing characters resulted from those sessions and I wanted to share their adventures with as many folks as I could. Little did I... Continue Reading →
Forever Mine – Cy & Rylan Claire Plaisted Wolf Shifter Romance Novella. LGBT, M/M, Murder, Mystery, True Love. BLURB Cy is an Alpha wolf-shifter, heir to his father's pack. Cy is also gay, something his father won't accept. In fact, he's already lined up a female mate for him. A woman Cy hates.... Continue Reading →
With a pandemic, social distancing, and a current state of fear for the future it can be hard to find the right vibes to put you in the mood to write. So here are my five favorite ways to get in the mood to write. Music: All the joy of beautiful sounds and poems being... Continue Reading →
We could all use more book sales, and finding new and inventive ways can be hard, but hashtags will live on for a while. Its an untapped resource, and underestimated. So today I give you the best of the best hashtags for book sales. These hashtags will work across all your social media, so never... Continue Reading →
*Firstly, I can't express how my heart breaks for the current situation of our nation. IABE and all of it representatives stand with the black community against this, and all, injustices to come on the road to ending racism and finally reach equality for all. We can't change the past, but together, we can make... Continue Reading →
What drew you into the life of wordsmithing? I’ve always had an active imagination since childhood. The ideas and stories floating in my head, needing to be written down. As if they were haunting me, though in a good way. Once they’re put to paper, or digitally, the haunting ceases. Until the next idea and... Continue Reading →
Getting your book out there is the first challenge. Now you need to entice those readers to post their thoughts, thus helping you gain more readers. This is even more important for the indie author, since we don't have a publishing house to back us up, and word of mouth is our best selling tool.... Continue Reading →
Can you hook a reader in 240 characters? One of the most difficult things to do is write an eye catching post for your readers. The times are changing constantly and keeping up with the trends can feel like chaos. But have no fear IABE is here. Let’s walk through a few tips to make... Continue Reading →
