13 Essential Elements of a Suspense Thriller
Post by DiAnn Mills. A reader experiences a suspenseful story when the writing leaves them excited, anxious, and turning pages. Time stands still. The...
Helping Los Angeles Public Library Patrons Discover a New Perspective
You wander through the library and find a tiny apartment hidden in the stacks. You turn a corner and notice a mysterious mailbox, but aren’t sure if it’s...
Entrances and Exits
Change keeps reminding us that it’s a constant in our lives. From the weather to our clothes to the television channel, stability is hard to come by....
T L Swan: Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks
T L Swan is a Wall Street Journal, BookTok, International, and #1 Amazon bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated...
The Art of the Memoir
Memoir is the art of telling the story of your life—how you got here from there, how you became who you are, and the lessons you learned along the way. It's...
How and Why to Use Your Setting to Create Characters and Plot
A great setting can make the difference between a forgettable book and a memorable one, but setting isn't just a backdrop to everything else. For the writer,...
Peter Heller: On Discovering the Truth Alongside the Characters
Peter Heller is the bestselling author of The Guide, The River, Celine, The Painter, and The Dog Stars, which has been published in 22 languages. Heller is...
Computer (Deep) Blue: Crafting the Moore’s Law Poem Poetic Form
Acceleration. I’ve been thinking quite a lot about acceleration. My third poetry book, Hivestruck, began as an art project meant to help me process my...
8 Dos and Don’ts to Prep for a Book Event
Many authors dream about the day they’ll host a book event. Having people come out to hear about your book is an incredible honor as an author. It’s also...
