Who sees more action, mermaids or vampires? And why do people all over the world believe in dragons? Find out!
How do you feel about pop culture references in books?
Abercrombie. Nickelback. American Idol. Razr. Would you keep reading a book if you encountered these pop culture references in the first chapter? Learn the psychology behind both sides of the argument!
Author Interview: Deena Byrne
Deena Byrne is the author of not one, not two, but three fantasy novels! In this interview, she discusses the themes in her novels, her writing process, and her experience with self-publishing.
9 Terms You Need to Know When Querying Agents
Literary agents know their stuff--and if you want to get signed by a literary agent, you need to know your stuff too. When agents describe what they're looking for in a novel, they tend to lapse into industry jargon. It's confusing stuff, even for those of us who sprinkle words like fastidious and coruscant throughout our writing. Still, understanding what agents want is crucial to finding the right agent (or, indeed, any agent) for your project. That means you have to learn to translate the jargon.
The Master List of 2017 Writers’ Conferences
Are you itching to meet other writers? Snag an agent? Sell some books? My friend, it's time to get yourself to a writers' conference.
Choosing Historical Fiction for Kids
Worried that your kid's history class isn't up to snuff? Try enriching his lessons with unforgettable historical fiction!
How to Get Free Books!
What's better than a new book? A new book that you got for free! Use this guide to start getting free books.
