"I'm sorry. I can't mess this up..." "I was devastated." These are the now world-famous words of Grammy Award winner Adele, who showed the world that even in front of millions of people, it's better to stop, start over and do it right rather than forge ahead with a...
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Fantasy Writers: Magazines for Your Story Submissions
If you're a fantasy writer looking to submit short stories to magazines, you know how time consuming and frustrating it can be searching online for the right fit, spending precious time clicking and clicking when you'd rather be writing and submitting. We're going to...
How To Destroy Action and Suspense Scenes
You're reading an action scene; things are really getting hot. Who will live? Will someone die? Is there a chase that's moving like lightning? You're reading a suspense scene; it's really intense. Will the protagonist be discovered? Will the escapee be recaptured? Can...
Better Safe Than Sued: Lyric Legalities
One of the most common issues we advise our clients about is the legality of using lyrics in their writing. Lyrics are extremely tempting to use in books because they set a tone, express a feeling, create atmosphere and convey a message everyone can relate to. But...
Dissecting The Fine Print: Premade Book Covers
There's no question that authors can save a lot of money by buying premade book covers for their books rather than hiring a designer to custom-make a cover. But there's a lot of "fine print" - that annoying agreement that really needs to be read before you sign on the...
Authentic Writing: Writers’ Resources For US Military References
Writers, do you believe your readers won't notice misinformation in your fiction? Think there are no fact checkers out there? You'd be wrong. Your writing is read by people with all types of backgrounds and experiences - both personal and professional. When a novel...
Author Chat: New Adult Fantasy Author Louisa Lo
Looking for a fantasy series to launch you into the new year? We had a fun chat with Louisa Lo, author of the Vengeance Demons series, one you'll blow through in no time! ~~~ Is this your first book? How long did it take you to plan it before you began writing it?...
BOOK LAUNCH: The Glass Thief by John Ryers
Launched on January 1 of this new year, John Ryers' debut novel is dark fantasy that has been in the works since 2012. If you're worried about complicated character names that are hard to read and pronounce, John feels the same as you. When asked how he comes up with...
PUBLISHED TODAY: Broken Roots by Michelle Diana Lowe
Proof Positive is proud to announce that Michelle Diana Lowe's YA novel Broken Roots is now available for purchase. Michelle's debut novel, Unshatter Me, dealt with themes of new adult relationships, childhood trauma, the impact each has on the other. In Broken Roots,...
Guest Post: Why did I start to write?
There's no better authority on a subject like autism than someone who has first-hand experience. Paddy-Joe Moran has loved writing and reading practically since he was born; he published his first book when he was twelve. His latest book, Communicating Better with...