Spiritscribing & the art of Fictional (Ghost) Writing
To continue in our series of working with book coaches and ghostwriters (very different things), we take a deep dive into something called Spiritscribing. We are excited to have Rich Rubio talk about this fascinating approach to ghostwriting. Spiritscribing; it’s ghostwriting. It’s the lesser-known…
Thinking about a Ghostwriter?
Continuing our series on working with book coaches and ghostwriters (different things!) we turn from Angelle Horste-MacKiernan’s excellent piece about how to choose a book coach to this post about finding a ghostwriter. How to find a ghostwriter that won’t haunt you later? First, don’t hire the guy…
What is a Book Coach? Do you need one?
Our focus this month is on bringing in someone to assist you, such as a book coach or a ghostwriter, in completing your manuscript when you need some extra help. Today we are thrilled to have Angelle Horste-MacKiernan of Finally Write Book Coaching & Editing as a guest writer to bring clarity about…
Writing an effective blurb
In this post, we are going to look at creating a compelling book blurb for the back cover (and online description) for your novel. We will explore the theory of a good blurb, as well as examine one from a successful published book. Crafting an enticing back cover blurb is crucial for capturing the…
The science behind ‘Shower Thoughts’
Have you ever experienced a sudden, brilliant insight while washing your hair? You’re not alone. These moments, often referred to as shower thoughts, are surprisingly common, but why do they happen? What is it about the shower that seems to unlock our minds and grant us almost magical insights? As…
Mastering the art of subtly implying character power in action novels
My WIP was an actiony sci-fi story with a whole lot of superhero stuff. The MC is incredibly strong, but has numerous significant weaknesses. Not falling back on the clunky exposition or tired tropes that make up an awful lot of what we see in between those covers and which don’t come naturally to…
Relatable characters
Relatable characters in a story form an essential part of any interesting storytelling. So here, I’m going to take a look at some of the most useful ways to really get a reader invested in the journey a character is going to go on, and to forge a deep, resonant connection between readers and…
One bite at a time: How writing a novel is like eating an elephant
The thought of writing a novel can feel a bit like the old saying about the right way to eat an elephant. It’s a journey of a thousand miles — or a million words — that begins with a single step. Here’s what these two tasks have in common — more than you might think. Start small and take it slow If…
Capturing the wild inspiration
Imagine walking along a trail and Bigfoot crossed your path but all you had was an axe and no way to take a picture with! You can try to explain what you saw, but the moment when everything came into focus has already gone. How many of you have this experience — you get hit by a great idea but you…
A puzzle with missing pieces
I noticed that a kid was doing some working out a puzzle, but he had lost some of the pieces, and he was replacing them with pieces she was cutting out of some cardboard. Writing a novel is the same as putting together a puzzle, only the author must first manufacture every piece of the puzzle before…
Plotters, pantsers, and everyone in-between: Navigating the diverse world of novel writing
In the world of novel writing, there are traditionally two camps: plotters and pantsers. But the creative process is never as black and white as the paper on which a novel is printed and many writers end up somewhere in-between. The post analyzes how to write a novel, contrasting the types and…
Guest blogger: the burden of creation
Write a blog post? So, some good news to give courage to other authors? Why? What is the point? In the random and chaotic fabric of reality, past the veil of indifference and meaninglessness, there is this one man, this one solitary soul that is given the burden of creation. That figure is me, a…
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