Ever wish you read more in a year than you do? Ever wish your reading list was more diversified? Look no further, book challenges are the thing this year. Never have we seen so many book challenges of different types or so many readers participating. Here are some...
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5 Simple New Year’s Resolutions Every Writer Needs to Keep
Not sure what goals to set for yourself as a writer in 2015? Proof Positive has some ideas for you that will help keep your writing career on track whether you’re a first-time author or a highly published author. Write every day. Stop rolling your eyes. We don’t mean...
Your Holiday Gift Shortlist: Books Worth Giving
Books are the gifts that keep on giving after the holiday season is over, and what better present can you give than to support indie authors (that's a gift to them!) and introduce your friends and family to brand new writers? Plus, you can feel good that...
Picture Your Misspellings: Tie-die vs. Tie-dye
Every time you misspell "tie-dye", a tie loses its life. Stop the violence - hire a proofreader!
Backward Writing – Withholding Critical Information
by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive Editor In psychology, when a person withholds affection from their partner, it’s considered a form of emotional abuse. In writing, withholding important information from the reader could almost be classified as story suicide. I’m not...
Just in Time for Halloween: The New Mrs. Collins
Quanie Miller made a great first impression with her hilarious romantic comedy, It Ain't Easy Being Jazzy. Her second book is considerably different - Southern Paranormal genre - and she proves that her writing is both versatile and consistently engaging. Her...
Need Inspiration?
by Sandra Ardoin, Inspirational Historical Romance Author The Shack, A Log Cabin Christmas, Into the Free, Dying to Read, the Left Behind series. Karen Kingsbury, Francine Rivers, Wanda Brunstetter, Terri Blackstock, Cindy Woodsmall. What do these books and authors...
Confessions of a Binge Word Writer
by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive Editor I have a confession to make. I’m a binge word writer. I tend to binge on certain words or phrases when writing a first draft like they were my favorite flavor of ice cream. In fact, if the first draft of my writing was ice...
Quiver of the Pure Heart Released Today!
I'm happy and proud to introduce a new author whose work is sure to grab readers' attention for her smart, relatable writing - Burnita Bluitt. Burnita creates characters and situations that are not only believable, but also engaging and engrossing. In her debut novel,...
Meet Author Susan Mills Wilson
Here at Proof Positive, we're huge fans of books that have something for everyone. Susan Mills Wilson's latest book, Her Lying Eyes, has it all: suspense, romance, mystery, murder, politics, and lies - lots of them. If you're looking for a book you can convince all...