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 who just wrote that joke. Let’s move on… Selecting a ghostwriter is a critical step, as they will ensure your project is handled in a professional manner and that your voice and vision are preserved. But it can also be a daunting process, especially if you fear you will be ripped off. Here are a…
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 what a book coach can do for you! You can find out more about Angelle and Finally Write on Twitter/X , Instagram and on the web . There are a lot of opinions flying around about book coaching, and whether or not an author needs one. Let’s talk a little bit about what a book coach does, and then look…
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 interest of potential readers. Keep in mind, most readers will only spend up to 15 seconds reading the blurb, so it had better start off in a compelling way! Here are the top 5 best ideas for creating a back cover blurb for a novel, each with an example to illustrate the concept: Start with a Strong…
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 it turns out, there’s a scientific explanation for this phenomenon. Shower thoughts are unexpected ideas or epiphanies that occur while showering. But why are these thoughts different from the ones we have during our regular, daily activities? Scientists suggest it all comes down to the level of…
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 me, at least to arrive at some finesse and subtlety takes time. In this article, we will explore how to well-take advantage of a few of these techniques in order to instill the indication of a character’s superior capabilities in an action-oriented plot. In lieu of telling the reader in a character’s…
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 characters. As we explore these concepts, remember that “show, don’t tell” is essential in developing characters. Instead of explaining to readers that a character is nice, show them doing nice things. We make our own associations with the characters instead of being told what to think about them. DIALOGUE…
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