Writers on Writing: Volume 4

This is Writers On Writing, the fourth and final installment in the series - an Author's Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming and being an author.Line-up:Blunt Force Trauma: How to Write Killer Poetry by Stephanie M. WytovichHappy Little Trees by Michael KnostIn Lieu of Patience Bring Diversity by Kenneth W. CainNetworking is Scary, but Essential by Doug MuranoAre You In The Mood? by Sheldon HigdonWhat if Every Novel is a Horror Novel? by Steve DiamondDescription: You Can't Win so Why Play by Patrick FreivaldLong Night's Journey Into…This? A First-Time Novelist's Odyssey by William GormanI Am Setting by J.S. BreukelaarFinding Your Voice by Lynda E. RuckerWriters On Writing gives young authors the guidance they need, but has advice for all authors, from the interested newbie to the seasoned veteran. This series of essays on the craft of writing include all topics related to writing fiction, including:The BasicsPlot & StructureVoiceThemePOVCharacterizationDialogueNarrativeCreating a bond with your readerPacingAdvanced writing and plotting techniquesWriter's blockMarketingBrandingPublishingSelf-publishingHealthy habitsBad habitsThe Writer's LifeeBook formattingPaperback formattingAmazon keywordsWriting blurbs and descriptionsCover design & layoutProductivityThe ClassicsShort storiesPoetryThe Writing ProcessShow don't TellSelf-editingProofreadingBuilding a solid careerTargeting a specific genreGenre FictionLiterary FictionSharpening your writing skillsMaking every word countDeadlinesPutting together an AnthologyWorking with other artistsCollaboratingGrammarPunctuationWriting for a careerTreating it as a businessRunning a small pressFinancing your careerKeeping track of your royaltiesStaying motivatedWriting moviesWriting comicsWriting gamesBuilding a fan-baseOnline presenceNewslettersPodcastingAuthor interviewsMedia appearancesWebsitesBloggingAnd so much more…Are you ready to unleash the author in you?