Author: Admin
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New Release: “The Gift and Other Stories”
EMSA Publishing congratulates Betty Stewart on the release of her first book, The Gift and Other Stories, a collection of short stories. Unwrap life’s unexpected gifts in this compelling anthology of short stories by author Betty Stewart. In “The Gift,” an adopted woman’s life takes a profound turn when she embarks on a journey to…
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New Release: “Amelia’s Magical Adventure”
Congratulations to Joel Abram on the relase of his latest children’s picture book, Amelia’s Magical Adventure, a delightfully illustrated fantasy. Amelia discovers a magical mirror that transports her to a land filled with towering castles and talking animals. Guided by a kind boy named Jonah, she embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover secrets about…
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New Release: “The Depth of Water” by Elise Abram
The Depth of Water is a gripping contemporary urban fantasy thriller. Hours after her father drowns, Liesel Drummond sees him in a vision. In it, her father touches the child within her womb and vanishes. Years later, Liesel’s son, Owen, is haunted by an inexplicable fear of water. When he falls into a pool at…
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New Release: The Integrity Compass by Ben Karenzi
The Integrity Compass: The Path to a Meaningful Life and an Ethical World provides a positive contribution to topical issues of integrity in the workplace, both public and private. In this digital generation, there is an issue of false and/or misleading news and discussions across different media platforms, and there is a critical need for…
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The power of a strong protagonist
How to create a relatable and compelling main character Your story revolves around the protagonist of a story, also known as the main character. They are the one the readers follow, root for, and care about. To keep your readers interested in your character’s story and keep them reading it is crucial to create a…
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The power of a strong premise: How to develop a compelling idea for your novel
When writing a story, a strong premise is the foundation of a great novel, driving the story forward and grabbing your reader’s attention by promising an engaging and satisfying read. The question is: how do you come up with a compelling premise for your novel? A good premise should: Once you have a general idea…
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Writers’ Corner Workshop: What it means to show and not tell
Join me at the RHPL on March 6 and April 3 for a Writers’ Corner workshop on what it means to show and not tell. What is meant by “showing” versus “telling” and how can you tell the difference? Is it ever okay to “tell?” Is there such a thing as showing too much?…
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The power of show-don’t-tell in fiction writing
In fiction writing, the technique of “show-don’t-tell” is a tool with the power to bring your stories to life. The basic idea behind show-don’t-tell is that instead of simply telling your readers what’s happening, you should show them through descriptive language, action, and dialogue. To do this effectively, keep the following in mind: Use descriptive…
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Writing for different age groups
Crafting stories for children, YA, and adult audiences Writing for different age groups is a challenging task that requires a different approach for each target audience. Children, young adults (YA), and adult audiences all have different interests, reading levels, and attention spans. This blog post explores the different elements that go into crafting stories when…