Diversity. Recently this buzzword has ignited conversations about representation of minorities and marginalized people in media. Television, movies, books … for a long time, variety wasn’t always readily available, and those who created diverse works often found it difficult to make their voices heard. Now, with campaigns such as #WeNeedDiverseBooks, diverse books and the need … [Read more...] about The Dos and Don’ts of Diversity
Writing & Editing
5 Practical Ways for Writers to Work Less but Get More Done
Today, being a writer means to undertake so many projects at the same time that the work seems endless. Projects big and small take up all of your time and it begins to overwhelm your daily life. The result of overworking is rarely success. The only result of being overworked is constant exhaustion. Moreover, when you’re constantly exhausted, when you find yourself working ten … [Read more...] about 5 Practical Ways for Writers to Work Less but Get More Done
How to Write a Mind Blowing Self-Help Book
Writing a self-help book is a daunting task. The first thing you need to remember is your readers have picked up your book because they need help with a problem and it is your responsibility to provide that help. Life has provided us with adversities that can affect our wellbeing, from grief, to separation; the list goes on and on. A self-help book needs to aid the readers on … [Read more...] about How to Write a Mind Blowing Self-Help Book
How to Give Your Protagonists Emotions That Readers Can Truly Relate To
There are many aspects and elements of a great novel. One of them is plot – nothing is more thrilling than a tightly woven story, filled with ups, downs, turns and red herrings finished with a magnificent payoff. But a great plot will feel empty if the characters are intangible, two dimensional and unfeeling. The one thing that makes the characters of a novel tangible for the … [Read more...] about How to Give Your Protagonists Emotions That Readers Can Truly Relate To
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Self-Published Authors Make
Being a self-published author is a difficult profession to embark upon. The journey is littered with challenges and ounces of self-discipline, commitment and skill will be needed to deal with them. Then there are mistakes that are commonly made by self-published authors, which can really hamper progress. This article looks at 5 of the biggest of such mistakes. By attempting to … [Read more...] about The 5 Biggest Mistakes Self-Published Authors Make