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Self-Publishing: 5 Quick Tips To Help You To Avoid Procrastination

June 11, 2022 by Angela Booth

Have you been procrastinating on your self-publishing ambitions? Procrastination is a challenge for both nonfiction and fiction authors. Nonfiction authors distrust their inspiration. One author told me: “I’ve already started three books—but there’s dozens of nonfiction books on those topics already.” Have you nixed an idea because “it’s already been done?” When you’re looking for nonfiction ideas, competition should encourage … Read more

Short Fiction: 3 Tips To Plot A Short Story In 60 Seconds Or Less

March 17, 2022June 12, 2021 by Angela Booth

Love to write short fiction but struggle to plot a short story? You’re not alone. A novel gives you freedom to go off on tangents; a short story or novella doesn’t. Many authors find corralling their story a hassle. I do too. I’m a wordy writer, so I’ve had to learn to stick to the point in short fiction. In … Read more

New Author: Have You Written A “Good” Short Story? (Or Novel?)

March 27, 2022April 7, 2021 by Angela Booth

A new author will often ask me to tell them whether their short story is “good”. In response, I ask them how the story makes them feel. Did they achieve what they set out to do? Are they satisfied? If not, why not? Then I read the story. I’m looking for just one thing… entertainment. If the story entertains, then … Read more

New Fiction Author? Publish Short Stories To Hone Your Skills

May 21, 2022February 20, 2020 by Angela Booth

I’m a big fan of short fiction. If you’re a new author, publishing short stories gives you a boost in confidence. Myths about short fiction abound. “Readers won’t read short stories,” my students tell me. Not so. Many readers love short material. Readers are willing to pay and invest 30 minutes in a story, but will baulk at investing hours … Read more