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.
How to get a literary agent

Today’s question comes from Youtube user Korythebor who asks, “Where is the best place to find legitimate agents?”
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.
Surprises and Revelations

6 Ways to Add Surprise to Your Writing Hollywood loves a “reveal.” That’s a moment where a bit of information that has been withheld from the audience is suddenly revealed onscreen. You’ve seen it a hundred times in the movies, often handled poorly. In the latest movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, the […]
Working with Editors on Super Writers Tuesday

Today’s question is “How do you reconcile when you want to get a book published but the editors interested in your book want to change things you want to keep?”
Garnering Reviews

As a writer, I know that reviews can help, but they don’t make or break sales.
Provide Your Own Inspiration

I was on a panel at a convention once where I was asked, “Who inspired you to become a writer?”
Measuring Up to the Competition

Whenever you express an idea, you can look at the poetry of your language, your use of diction, your originality, and compare it to other samples of the same idea.
How to Give an Honest Review

Here are a few rules that I think you should consider adopting