Category: Writing Tips

  • 5 tips for crafting a satisfying conclusion

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    In an earlier post, we discussed the importance of a strong beginning, but having a strong ending to your story is just as important. The end of your story is the last impression with which you will leave your readers, and it can make or break their enjoyment of your work. A weak ending can…

  • Creating Tension and Suspense

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    How to keep readers on the edge of their seats Creating tension in a story—otherwise known as suspense—is a crucial element if you want to keep readers engaged and on the edge of their seats. It’s the art of building anticipation, uncertainty, and unease in the reader’s mind, making them eager to find out what…

  • Narrative voice in fiction

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    Your narrative voice is the way you tell a story. The author’s personality and emotions  as they tell the story make up their narrative voice. A strong narrative voice gives a story a unique tone and perspective, creating a sense of intimacy between the reader and the characters. It also makes the reader feel like…

  • Hooking Readers with Strong Opening Pages

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    Your story should have strong opening pages that draw in the reader from the start. Here’s how to create fiction with a strong opening.

  • The Art of Dialogue: How to Write Engaging Conversations

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    Dialogue in fiction serves to advance the plot and reveal information about characters, but it also brings the story to life. Many authors struggle to write dialogue that feels natural and engaging. To help with that, here are some tips for writing more effective dialogue. Dialogue should sound like real people talking, but try to…

  • 5 important Tips for Writing a Compelling Plot

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    A good plot will keep your readers interested in your characters and events. Without a lively and multi-layered plot that leads to a satisfying resolution, readers are unlikely to finish your book. Here are five important tips for writing a compelling plot: In the end, it’s important to remember that writing a compelling plot takes…

  • Maximizing your reach: the importance of marketing for self-published authors

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    1. Introduction As a self-published author, it is essential to understand how important marketing is when it comes to the success of your book. Though it can be tempting to focus only on the writing and publishing process, your book may struggle to reach its audience and achieve the sales you desire without a strong…

  • 15 Free Book Promo Sites

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    Author and EMSA founder Elise Abram writes about her experiences selling her latest novel, I Was, Am, Will Be Alice in a post sharing 15 promotional sites she’s found on which you can post your books for free. Check out the list at http://eliseabram.com/15-free-book-promo-sites/ I’m on the book promo path again. Newly edited, my last book,…

  • Why you should be writing YA

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    I have a confession to make: I write YA. When I set out of my writing odyssey, never once did I consider writing young adult fiction (or YA). But the more I taught teens, and the more I spoke with colleagues teaching English and in the library at school, the more curious I became about…

  • 2 Reasons Why Self-Editing is Hard and 5 Ways You Can Make it Easier

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    Having an edited, ready-for-publication manuscript is paramount when searching for a publisher or an agent. Some vanity publishers—like EMSA Publishing—will provide editing in exchange for a percentage of the royalties. Others will provide you with a list of approved editors and ask you to pay from your own pocket for their services. Similarly, when self-publishing,…