Alanna (rhymes with Hannah) was born and raised in Nottingham, England. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Classics and a Master’s in International Relations, and currently lives, works, and salsa dances in Barcelona.
As a writer, choosing the right narrative perspective can make all the difference in the success of your book. The point of view (POV) can shape the reader’s experience, evoke emotion, and convey the story in a way that resonates with your audience. So, how do you choose the right POV for your book? Let’s take a look at the power of point of view and how to make it work for you.
In the topside world, I teach academic writing to people who are learning English at Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, HI. In the river that flows beneath, I am a writer, a photographer, and a collage artist.
A.D. Vancise grew up in a small Canadian farming town. She has one (now all grown up) daughter, three dogs, and two cats. She enjoys working out, volleyball, gardening, all kinds of music, books—many, many books—and, of course, writing.
Writers spend so much time waiting on others—for outlets to accept or reject our work; for editors to send notes; for readers to post reviews—that sometimes we’re reluctant to ask for what we want. Independent authors need to be proactive. Always keep in mind how you can turn a potential interaction into an opportunity for outreach about your work.
David Rogers Jr. started his writing career with second place in the Heroes’ Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest. He has published further poetry in Metonym Journal, Voices De Luna, and for the San Antonio Water System. Most recently, a creative non-fiction essay appeared in Fossil News: The Journal of Avocational Paleontology, and poetry in Voices de la Luna. 2020 saw the publication of his anti-war memoir Peaceful Meridian, and in 2022 his first novel, The Lay-off House, was released to the world. He lives outside Denver, Colorado.
Gloria Mattioni is the author of the multi-award-winning novel California Sister and an award-winning feature writer contributing to mainstream publications around the world. She also published the narrative non-fiction Reckless – The Outrageous Lives of Nine Kick-Ass Women, Dakota Warrior – The Story of James R. Weddell, and four previous books in Italy. She’s been, among other things, an investigative reporter, a human rights activist, an animal rescuer, and a magazine editor. She was born in Milan, Italy, but moved to Los Angeles in 1992. She still lives in California with her husband and part-time live-in granddaughter, conjures six impossible things every morning before breakfast, and travels much.
Randall Moore hails from Boise, Idaho, after living most of his life in Southern California. After a decades-long hiatus, he returned to fiction in 2013, and to date has completed thirty-one novels. He’s a rabid reader and lover of history, and peppers his tales with historical references while striving to make the details as historically accurate and pertinent as possible.
Are you an aspiring author dreaming of creating a book series that will captivate readers for years to come? Crafting a cohesive and engaging book series takes time, effort, and creativity, but with the right approach, it’s certainly achievable. Here are some tips to help you get started on your journey toward writing a book series that will stand the test of time.
Looking to Publish a Book? Here Are Some Key First Steps to Get Started So you want to publish a book, huh? Congratulations! You’re about to embark on an exciting (and possibly overwhelming) journey. But don’t worry, we’ve got you…
A 35-year-old brain cancer survivor, I’m just trying to figure out how to live a life that looks entirely different from what I expected! Part of that is lots of reading and crafts, games with my amazing (and sometimes infuriating) husband, and cuddles with my cute pup. Oh, and writing, of course.
Don Marinelli has served as a professor of drama, arts management, and entertainment technology at a host of colleges and universities, including Carnegie Mellon, Columbia University, Arizona State, Florida Southern College, and others. He resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Judith Clayton Van grew up on a horse ranch in Oregon, granddaughter to a famous U of O coach and cousin to the pioneers of the Pacific Northwest timber industry. She owned nightclubs, managed artists, promoted concerts, and exhibited paintings as a visual artist. She completed a BFA in Studio Arts, an MFA in Creative Writing, was a professor of English at Arizona State University, and a juried literary artist with the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Clayton Van served as fiction editor of Hayden’s Ferry Review and art editor of Superstition Review.
Writing a memoir is a deeply personal and often cathartic process. It allows individuals to share their life experiences, wisdom, and lessons learned with the world. Once the memoir is complete, the next step is finding the right memoir publishers who can help bring your story to a wider audience. In this article, we will explore the process of publishing a memoir and offer valuable tips on how to connect with the perfect memoir publishers.
As authors, researchers, and practitioners, Pamela ShockleyZalabak, Ph.D., and Sherwyn Morreale, Ph.D., are ideally positioned to write a book about building and rebuilding trust. Their combined publishing record includes over 23 books and 150 journal articles, many of which have carefully probed the nature of trust. Their research-based trust model, developed with international colleagues and tested in organizations of many types and descriptions, includes five trust drivers—the reasons why trust is present or absent: 1) Competence, 2) Openness and Honesty, 3) Concern for Others, 4) Reliability, and 5) Identification.
Have you ever dreamed of seeing your heartfelt verses beautifully compiled in a poetry book? Publishing your own poetry collection can be a gratifying experience that allows you to share your creative expression with the world. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to publish a poetry book and turn your poetic aspirations into a reality.
Güngör Buzot was born in Turkey in 1953 and received her pharmacy degree in 1975 in Istanbul. She struggled with health problems and prescription drugs for most of her life. At the age of sixty-one, she discovered homeopathy and regained her health. Now she is healthy, strong, and happy.
As an author, it’s important to understand the basics of copyright and intellectual property to protect your work and avoid legal issues. Copyright law governs the rights of creators and their exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and display their work. Intellectual property refers to the legal rights that protect the creations of the mind, such as inventions, artistic works, and symbols. Read on for some key information every author should know about navigating copyright and intellectual property.
Comparing Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing? There’s a Third Option You May Want to Consider As a writer, you may be comparing self-publishing vs. traditional publishing to determine which is the best path to publish your book. Both options have their…
Nathan Guardian is a lifelong writer. He has written for local newspapers and literary magazines and holds a degree in English. Wicked Women is the first of an original three-book series about New England witches.