Misty Evans September 26, 2023 3:30 pm Dialogue is a powerful tool in fiction that brings your characters to life and propels the plot forward. If done well, your dialogue scenes will engage readers, taking them deeper into the story and making them turn the pages as quickly as possible to find out what happens …
Misty Evans August 29, 2023 6:43 pm Should I Write A Book? Three reasons to take the plunge When people ask me if they should write a book, I usually say, “Absolutely.” Writing, whether fiction or non-, is not a goal for everyone, but if it’s your dream, why wouldn’t you give it a shot? …
Misty Evans August 1, 2023 5:00 am You’ve written your book! Congratulations. Now comes the hard part – condensing it into a compelling description that grabs readers’ attention. Writing the description, sometimes referred to as a blurb or back cover copy, is an art. You want to entice readers, capture their imaginations, and have them …
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Misty Evans June 23, 2023 5:16 pm Writers often struggle to unlock their creativity when faced with the blank page. Tools such as interviewing your character, using writing prompts, switching up the point of view and rewriting a scene from a different character’s perspective, or even using free writing, can help. Interviewing a character can …
Misty Evans May 30, 2023 8:46 pm We are halfway through 2023. How is your writing going? Want to write better, faster? Here are ten productivity tips to help you have a productive summer – and beyond! Write daily. By committing to frequent practice, you become increasingly skilled at generating ideas, honing your writing style, …
Misty Evans May 1, 2023 8:35 pm Your author bio is as important as the content of your book when it comes to promoting your brand. An effective bio builds credibility with your readers, establishes your expertise in your field/genre, and attracts new fans to your books by showcasing your personality. Imagine meeting someone for …
Misty Evans April 1, 2023 5:00 am When I began my writing career, I often came across abbreviations and terms I didn’t understand that were used in writing groups, articles, and even in agent correspondence. What did they mean? Back then, it wasn’t as easy to do an internet search, and I was too embarrassed …
Misty Evans January 27, 2023 4:52 pm Storytelling is an art…but it’s also a science. While each story varies in how it’s written (the art), it must have characters and a plot (the science.) To bring the characters to life and avoid “cardboard” personas, your characters need GMC. What is GMC? No, not the automobile …
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Happy new year! Is 2023 the year you’ll finally write your book? It’s exciting, and probably a bit daunting, isn’t it? You have 365 days to work on that novel, or non-fiction project your heart has been dreaming of, yet where do you start? How do you find the time? What if your writing sucks? …