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Find The Little Stories In Your Complex Topic
By BookBaby author Michael Gallant You can tackle broad and complex topics by focusing on the little stories within, finding the right entry point, and writing outward from there. Recently, I was...
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Let Your Book’s Characters Lead The Way
By BookBaby author Andre Calilhanna Much of the joy and discovery of creative writing comes from the process itself. I found inspiration and motivation from the very characters I created. When I first...
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Avoiding Writer Burnout: Tips For Bedeviled Authors
By BookBaby author Lee Purcell Is there something noble — or inevitable — in suffering for art? Or can you relax, practice mindfulness, and do your best writing? The notion that creating real art...
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Write Like You’re Someone — Or Something — Else
By BookBaby author Michael Gallant Approaching your craft from a different artistic perspective can unlock new ideas and expand your creative toolkit. In addition to my work as a writer, I’m an active...
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Walking Is The Best Writing Exercise
By BookBaby author Scott McCormick Writing is not the best occupation for your physical health. For most of us, writing involves a lot of sitting, which is why a good walk may be the best writing...
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Choose To Make Writing A Priority
By BookBaby author C. Hope Clark One of my missions is to write 1,000 words per day. Once I start writing, the clock ticks. It’s attainable only because I set it high on my list of priorities. You...
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Tips For Writing A Nonfiction Book
By BookBaby author Rachel Davis Planning your nonfiction writing project — including drafting a purpose statement, mapping out the structure, and using proven storytelling techniques — are critical...
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Can Science Fiction Writing Change The Future?
By BookBaby author Lee Purcell Science fiction writing imagines a future — sometimes dystopian, sometimes utopian — but can it help shape the future and save mankind? Occupying a sliver in the timeline...
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15 YouTube Channels For Writers
By BookBaby author Alex Simmonds This list of YouTube channels for writers serves as must-see TV for independent authors of all stripes, genres, and experience levels. Why spend money on a creative...
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What To Include In Your Memoir To Create A Powerful Reading Experience
By BookBaby author The Book Professor A memoir is a story about a specific time period or set of events in your life. Focus on overcoming adversity, pivotal moments, or life-changing experiences that...
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How Flawed Characters Create Meaning In Story
By BookBaby author Neil Wright A plot with underdeveloped characters is little more than light and sound. No matter how good the explosions and spectacle, story is ultimately about character, and...
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Before They Had Pulitzers
By BookBaby author Michael Gallant Need inspiration? Follow the example of these outstanding writers who created their own professional paths towards literary stardom. Some rising authors jump straight...
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What Does It Mean To “Write What You Know?”
By BookBaby author C. Hope Clark Writing what you know could be defined as how well we, as writers, examine life. To connect with a reader, you must give them an experience, colored by details found in...
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Writing Retreats: A Gift Of Creative Magic
By BookBaby author Janna Lopez A writing retreat can be a gift to yourself that injects confidence and focus into your writing. You just need to determine the where, when, and curriculum that’s ideal...
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How To Find The Theme Of Your Nonfiction Book
By BookBaby author The Book Professor If you find your writing isn’t as organized or cohesive as the ideas in your head, you’re not alone. These five steps can help you find the theme of your narrative...
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Do You Have A Writing Strategy?
By BookBaby author Steven Spatz Having great ideas and good intentions might be the baseline of your writing efforts, but having a writing strategy can help you get your book written. When I wrote my...
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Is There Rhythm In Your Writing?
By BookBaby author Michael Gallant Rhythm in writing can be hard to define, but the cadence of your story can help pull readers in and make the experience immersive. Try these ideas to help you find...
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Overnight Success As An Author? It’s More Like Growing Bamboo.
By BookBaby author Steven Spatz Overnight success takes years of work, just like bamboo takes years before it sprouts. Whether your plan is to self-publish or land a publishing deal, patience is a...
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NaNoWriMo’s Not For Me: An Alternative View Of Writing Goals And Expectations
By BookBaby author Janna Lopez Whether you complete 500 or 50,000 words in 30 days, you owe it to your Self to see your words through in a process that leaves you feeling accomplished and alive. As we...
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What Doom Patrol Taught Me About Storytelling
By BookBaby author Michael Gallant The HBO series featuring the DC Comics’ misfit superhero team holds valuable storytelling lessons for writers. On a whim, I recently began watching Doom Patrol, an...
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