Calibre: Remove Paragraph Spacing, Not Indent Formatting
There is an easy way to remove the extra paragraph spacing that Calibre (an eBook converter) automatically inserts into your manuscript, without having to disrupt your indent formatting to do so. Jump to the solution, or continue reading for the explanation Calibre,...
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
People often ask me what is the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and more importantly, which is to be preferred. Here are some definitions and a chart which will hopefully provide a quick answer.
Barnes and Noble Appearance – May 26, 2011
I will be appearing at Barnes and Noble today, May 26, 2011, from 6:30-8:30 pm. I will be there along with several other authors to help promote my upcoming book, Robin. The address of the Barnes and Noble is 4950 Pacifico Avenue (at Weberstown Mall), Stockton, CA....
Building Your Antagonist: How to Create an Effective Enemy
Everyone loves a good bad guy. But what is it that makes them so deliciously evil? How do we write one that the audience can love to hate, or start out hating but then grow to love? Step #1: Provide your character with a redeeming quality The key to writing any...
The Last Chapter
I am sitting in the lodge at the Bear Valley ski resort, typing away on my laptop in the brilliant glow of reflected snow. I am on the last chapter — the last few pages — of my book, and I find myself going at a sandcrawler’s pace, typing a word a minute, if not less.
How to Develop a Character
There is no story without character. So how can you make three-dimensional characters that your readers care about? This 4-Step guide will show you how!
How to Avoid Plot Holes and Writer’s Block
Provides a simple method for avoiding plot holes and writer’s block. It allows you to easily keep track of your questions and plot points, where you are in your story, and what points you still need to address.