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| When plotting my new mystery and suspense novel Ghost Maven, I was inspired by the works of Alfred Hitchcock, whom I have written three books about. Hitchcock was dubbed the 'Master of Suspense' for very good reason. He knew how to manipulate an audience and keep them watching. In the same way, here are seven tips to remember when writing suspense to keep your reader turning pages. Read More... |
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Land the Top 5 Freelance Writing Projects
The demand for good writers has never been higher...
All you need to know is where the best projects are and how to land them.
And special report Top 5 Freelance Writing Assignments for 2017 reveals the five best opportunities for writers today and the best practices for achieving success.
You'll learn the #1 skill you need to land the best writing gigs... where to find quality clients... how to command higher fees... and much more!
Click here to download your FREE copy of Top 5 Freelance Writing Assignments for 2017.
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This is the Easiest Way to Get Paid to Write - Even if You've Never Written Before
Whether you want to earn a little money on the side or get paid handsome fees on a regular basis, making a living as a well-paid writer couldn't get any easier... even if you don't have any prior experience. Not available on Amazon or anywhere else, The Little Black Book of In-Demand Writing Careers reveals the 9 most in-demand ways to write your way to success.
Perfect for writers of all levels of experience.
Take Pat McCord, a once struggling novelist who now has 15 titles published... all because she was able to "write away" her financial worries and focus on her passion of writing. You can find out how she did it and turn your dream of writing into a reality.
Download your FREE copy of The Little Black Book of In-Demand Writing Careers here. |
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| Persuasive characters keep a good story aloft and your readers involved. So where do you find these characters? How do you make them breathe? Here are specific tips to help you create characters that will win over readers. Read More... |
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| Starting in the July/August 2017 Writer's Digest, we're thrilled to announce the debut of a new recurring column from cartoonist Bob Eckstein, called "Worth a Thousand Words." Eckstein's illustrations regularly appear in the pages of such acclaimed publications as The New Yorker and The New York Times, and we couldn't be more excited to now share his talents with the readers of WD. So, look forward to a future filled with funny cartoons! Read More... |
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| Literary agents Holly Root and Taylor Haggerty of Root Literary are open to queries! They're seeking commercial and upmarket fiction for adults, teens, and middle grade. Learn more and how to pitch them here ... |
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Shake off your fear and frustration and let us help you master the art of writing the synopsis! In this live webinar presented by literary agent Nephele Tempest on June 1, will show you how to tackle the task head on and to generate the right synopsis for your project - and your audience. Here's what you'll learn by registering for this event:
- How to break down your plot into manageable parts
- How to emphasize the most important details of your project
- How to build interest in your story while remaining concise
- How to maintain a tone consistent with your manuscript
- How to produce a synopsis for a project that is incomplete
- How to adapt the length of your synopsis depending on its intended use
- And more!
Register by clicking here ... |
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| In this brand new boot camp from Fuse Literary Agency, attendees will learn how to put together a short yet effective query letter, a one- to two-page book synopsis (fiction), and a nonfiction book proposal. They'll also learn some best practices for submitting their query, pages, and synopsis and/or proposal to agents. Each attendee will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with an agent and receive a valuable critique of ten pages of their work in any combination: query letter, manuscript pages, synopsis, or proposal. Starts June 20. Sign up here ... |
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Saving Your (Fill in the Blank) From Committing Suicide: One of the items in your house has decided to commit suicide, but you will not let it happen on your watch. Write the scene where you catch the item on the verge of taking it's life and your attempt to talk the item out of it.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments here .... |
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