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? Explore these important questions by looking at dialogue, description, pacing and transitions, and learn how to invite your readers into the scenes you write.
Writing in either first person or third person limited point of view allows authors to create a strong emotional connection between the reader and the character. Both points of view offer direct access to the narrator’s inner thoughts, feelings, and biases, often resulting in a more intimate and subjective experience. Both perspectives require careful attention […]
Stepping into self-publishing means becoming both an author and a publisher, but what does that really mean? This workshop provides an essential overview of the publishing industry from a self-publisher’s perspective. Learn about the difference between traditional, vanity, and self-publishing. From obtaining ISBNs and distribution networks to royalties, this workshop is perfect for writers who […]
Writing in either first person or third person limited point of view allows authors to create a strong emotional connection between the reader and the character. Both points of view […]
Short abstract In this hands-on workshop, fiction writers will discover practical strategies to revise and refine their work with confidence. We’ll break the editing process into manageable stages, guiding you […]
Even experienced editors struggle to edit their own work. Our expertise does not eliminate our brain’s tendency to “autocorrect” errors or eliminate cognitive bias when we are too close to […]
Calling all authors: EMSA Publishing will be attending The Author’s Gathering as a vendor. This is a great opportunity to come out and network with authors, editors, agents, publishers, and […]