We authors can be overwhelmed when deciding how much money we should spend, and where, in order to get customers to spend money on our book. Let’s be candid. Most new and independent authors set aside idealistic expectations of initial profit and focus on exposure, ratings, reviews, and the ability to quickly turn these aspects…
Tag: Young Adult Fiction
The Dos and Don’ts of Writing for Children … by Rachel Craft
When writers first venture into the realm of middle grade and young adult fiction, they often bring with them some bad habits and unhelpful misconceptions. Leave your baggage at the door, and follow these guidelines to start off on the right foot. DO capture the MG/YA voice Children don’t think the way adults do. They…
Emotional Barrier in Fiction: After You Cross It, What’s Next? (Part Two)
This was originally posted on September 27, 2013 by writersinthestorm Today Tiffany Lawson Inman is continuing the discussion of the emotional barrier in fiction. If you missed Part One from last month, click here. by Tiffany Lawson Inman Hello again! We learned in Part One of this post, that the emotional barrier is VERY IMPORTANT,…