Hey, amazing authors! Today I’m going to talk about what goes in the front matter in a book. It’s something you need to know If you’re self-publishing for the first time…and even if you’ve self-published many books, this still may give you some new ideas! What is front matter in a book? Basically, it’s everything that goes before Chapter One.
A few people have asked me to do a list about meet cute tropes. Given my former day job at Hallmark Publishing and my love of making lists for writers, I have to admit I’m the perfect person to do it! But first, let’s talk about the “meet cute” definition. Meet Cute – Meaning The “meet cute” is usually a
“It is too late for me to be an author?” “Have I missed my window?” “Am I too old to be a writer?” I’ve heard questions like these from people in their 70s, their 60s…and even their mid-50s. It used to surprise me. After all, becoming a writer later in life is very common. Take a look at some famous
High Concept… is something that publishers and movie producers are always asking for. What is high concept in film and in fiction? Let’s get into it! High Concept Definition Different people define high concept in different ways, but I think this is the best explanation… A high concept story has a premise that can be clearly conveyed in one compelling
This is a quick Friday post about dealing with struggles in life. I’m especially thinking about the struggles of being a writer. For most of us, pursuing our goals is very tough! But this will pertain to other challenges, too. I’ve been thinking about the power of water. We don’t talk about water as a metaphor for strength. Instead, we
Why do people kill? That’s a question a lot of thriller and mystery writers ask themselves when they’re plotting a new story. I apologize that this is more grim than my usual posts, but writers, we sometimes deal with things like this! This post is kind of a mini murder motive generator for
Reading books that help you find yourself is really an act of self-care. Just by doing it, you’re reminding yourself that you matter. Here are eight books about self-discovery! 1. Atomic Habits, James Clear I found this book about changing habits so motivating, and it gave me a lot of opportunity for self-reflection, too. (The idea about pairing something you