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...
Blog
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...
Quick Research Hack: Tips for Fiction and Nonfiction Writers
Most of the time when we do an online search on any topic, the result is a listing of thousands of websites, many of which are useless because either the site or content has no clear basis in real facts. Sifting through all those search results looking for reliable...
Author Chat: Jin Okubo
Yesterday we posted Jin Okubo's excerpt from his book Kaoru: In Loves Shadow. Today he discusses the book, his different romance writing style, and where his characters come from. ~~~ Is this your first book? How long did it take you to plan it before you began...
Excerpt from Jin Okubo’s Kaoru In Loves Shadow
Read about Jin's book Kaoru: in Loves Shadow, the second book after Love. Check back tomorrow for Proof Positive's interview with Jin! ~~~ Title: Kaoru: In Loves Shadow Author: Jin Okubo Genre: Romance Blurb: Robert would love nothing better than to go unnoticed....