Guest Speaker Dan Wells on Apex Writers
Come listen to Dan Wells talk about writing advice and his career as a New York Times Bestselling Author for his books!
Religion in Fiction
Certain works of fiction are designed to appeal to readers with strong belief systems. But not all “religious fiction” need be religious.
Refining Your Tastes
There is a danger in exposing yourself to too much vapid art. It can weaken your judgment and erode your sensibilities, until the time comes when you see things that are merely passable, and somehow think that they’re good.
Showing, Telling, Making
the adage “Show, don’t tell” is used to beg for more information. Yet I’ve always felt that that advice is . . . imprecise.
Spectacular Settings
When I’m looking at a story, one of the simple things I look at is setting. There are so many aspects to setting, so let’s just look at a few
Being Prolific
How to make a living as an author. Being prolific is not something I think about, but it is something I can teach.
Write That Novel
Discover the Secrets of Writing Success From Bestselling Author David Farland Here’s What You Will Learn in this Writing Book David Farland Produces More Top Writers than Any Other Instructor—You Could Be Next! David Farland is widely regarded as one of the world’s best mentors for new writers. Some past students who have gone on […]
Imagination
You may not realize it, but the most common problem with stories is that they’re tepid.
Working with a Cast of Millions
I’ve mentioned before that many bestselling stories share a common trait: they appeal to broad audiences—old and young, male and female.
Apex Writers Presents Joanna Penn
Over at www.apex-writers.com, we have special guests that join us biweekly to share their expertise. Today’s special guest clip comes from Joanna Penn who speaks to us on making money as an author. Joanna Penn helps authors make a living writing through her bestselling books, courses and podcast. She’s an award-winning entrepreneur, international professional speaker […]