Writers who neglect minor characters are neglecting essential ingredients in their works. It would be like omitting garlic or oregano from pasta sauce or cumin from chili. Jessica shares some tips and examples with us in this insightful post.
Book Piracy: Why You Should Care and What You Can Do About It by award-winning author, Susan Faw. This is the first in a three-part series on the ever-expanding issue of book piracy and ways to counter it.
There are so many tricky aspects of crafting fiction, so many techniques to master. And then there’s revision with all its myriad decisions. So many authors pay little heed to secondary characters, but to their works' detriment. Jessica Morrell says, "I always view secondary characters as a measuring stick for a writer’s prowess." She shares some of her tips for character development with us.
No matter your process, it’s crucial to nail a character’s humanity and complexity on the page. And to nail his or her essence from the first breath he/she takes in your story.
Declutttering sentences give Jessica Morrell the same thrill that Marie Kondo (author of "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up") experiences when she organizes sock drawers or attacks a kitchen's junk drawer. Continue reading to see Jessica's list of junk words.
Click here to discover who took home the coveted 2018 Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs) Blue Ribbons. The winners were recognized at the al Chanticleer Authors Conference and Awards Banquet Ceremony that took place April 26 - 28, 2019.
We are deeply honored to announce the 2018 Winners of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs). The winners were recognized at the annual Chanticleer Authors Conference and Awards Banquet Ceremony.
We are excited and honored to officially announce the Grand Prize Winner and the First Place Category Winners for the 2018 INSTRUCTION & INSIGHT Book Awards at the annual Chanticleer Authors Conference.
We are excited and honored to officially announce the Grand Prize Winner and the First Place Category Winners for the 2018 SOMERSET Book Awards at the annual Chanticleer Authors Conference.
We are excited and honored to officially announce the Grand Prize Winner and the First Place Category Winners for the 2018 GLOBAL THRILLER Book Awards at the annual Chanticleer Authors Conference.