A Case for Worst Boys By Klara Raškaj
In the romance genre, we often look for books with a particular trope (i.e. reoccurring theme). The infamous “bad boy” most likely comes to mind. Yes, readers tend to have a strange fascination with these…
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Advance Your Career by Creating Story Folders by Karen S. Wiesner
Advance Your Career by Creating Story Folders by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Bring Your Fiction to Life: Crafting Three-Dimensional Stories with Depth and Complexity and CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction {A Writer’s Guide…
An Analysis of Futuristic Technologies in Science Fiction Novels by Writers Exchange E-Publishing
Science fiction is a genre that has captured the imaginations of readers for decades. One of the most fascinating aspects of this genre is the way that it explores futuristic technologies that may or…
An Analysis of Magic Systems in Fantasy Novels: Unveiling the Enchanting World of Imagination (from a reader’s perspective) by Writers Exchange E-Publishing
Introduction Fantasy novels have captivated readers for centuries, transporting them to worlds filled with wonder, adventure, and, most importantly, magic. At the heart of these fantastical realms lies the intricate tapestry of magic systems,…
Arrested Development by Karen S. Wiesner
Arrested Development by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Bring Your Fiction to Life: Crafting Three-Dimensional Stories with Depth and Complexity and CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction {A Writer’s Guide to Deep and Multifaceted Development…
Avoid a Sagging Middle by Dee Lloyd
AVOID A SAGGING MIDDLE By DEE LLOYD No middle should sag. The dragging, sagging pace of the middle of a romance is every bit as unattractive as the lax muscles of a person’s…
Avoid Rejection… An Editor’s Checklist by Dee Lloyd
AVOID REJECTION… AN EDITOR’S CHECK LIST By DEE LLOYD During my six years as Acquisitions Editor for the now-defunct LTDBooks I must have read several thousand submissions. Many of the manuscripts I reluctantly had to…
Blurb Writing Series, Part 1: Judge a Book by its Back Cover Blurb by Karen Wiesner
JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS BACK COVER BLURB by Karen Wiesner Fact 1: Readers judge books by their back cover blurbs just as they might a cover. Fact 2: Authors and publishers want…
Blurb Writing Series, Part 2: Crafting Blurbs Overview by Karen Wiesner
Crafting Blurbs Overview by Karen Wiesner Back Cover Blurbs A back cover blurb can be anywhere from one to four paragraphs. If the whole package is short and punchy, as we’ve said, it’s practically…
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Writers Exchange E-Publishing is trying to really build up our blog to be a place where readers will want to go for the articles and memes on our favourite subject: books! To help with…
Confessions of a Romance Writer and Reader by Deborah Nolan
CONFESSIONS OF A ROMANCE WRITER and READER By Deborah Nolan I am and have always been an avid reader. As long as I have a book or preferably a stack of books and…
Deep, Multi-Faceted Development and Progression of Romantic Relationships By Karen S. Wiesner
Deep, Multi-Faceted Development and Progression of Romantic Relationships By Karen S. Wiesner Based on CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction {A Writer’s Guide to Deep and Multifaceted Development and Progression of Characters, Plot, and…
Exploring the Themes of Redemption in Christian Fiction: A Reader’s Perspective by Writers Exchange E-Publishing
Christian fiction holds a unique place in literature, offering readers more than just entertainment – it provides a spiritual journey through the lives of characters grappling with faith, struggles, and ultimately, redemption. In this article,…
How I Became an Author of Erotica by Simone Leigh
So…people ask, how did you end up making your living as an Author of Erotica? And d’you know…it was accidental. Not becoming a writer, you understand. That was anything but accidental. I knew by the…
How to Choose a Setting: Real or Fiction by Deborah Nolan
Choosing a Setting: Real or Fiction By Deborah Nolan It’s been said that location is another character in a story. I think that’s true if the setting is described well enough and with…
How to Start Writing a Book from Scratch By Writers Exchange E-Publishing
Starting a book from scratch can be an exciting but daunting process. The thought of creating an entire world and bringing characters to life can be overwhelming, but with the right approach and mindset,…
How to Write Police Mystery Thrillers: Getting it Right! By John Schembra
Are you writing police mysteries thrillers? Want to get it right? I do, too, though I may have an advantage, having been a police officer for 30 years. Although the home setting for my books…
Inspirational Romance: An Article for Readers by Regina Andrews
Inspirational Romance An Article For Readers: Step into the World of Inspirational Romance Novels By Regina Andrews Step into the world of Inspirational Romance novels and take a voyage through the entire spectrum of…
Learning Through Stories: Educational Themes in Children’s Books
The magical world of children’s books has a unique ability to captivate young minds, transporting them to far-off lands, introducing them to fascinating characters, and immersing them in imaginative adventures. However, beyond their power…
Literary Style Courts Thrillers by Linda Kasten
Upon browsing agents’ wish lists the other day, I was puzzled when I saw the request for “literary thrillers”. An interesting term, I thought. Truly contradictory. Right? From everything I know about literary fiction and…
