If you ask your readers, they will undoubtedly agree that original characters are what makes for a great story. When characters are complex and realistic, it helps readers connect with the plot. Also, multi-dimensional characters with growth arcs make readers care about what happens to them, resulting in a real page-turner. Depth in characters not […]
With the increasing popularity of self-publishing, many authors choose to forego traditional publishers and run the gamut themselves. Self-publishing gives them ownership of the whole process — from draft to print — and more control over their royalties and earnings. However, traditional publishing is still the beating heart of today’s book market, and choosing to […]
In so many industries, there are those willing to prey on the unwary, the companies that offer wanna be actors headshots for thousands of pounds (or dollars), the online colleges offering high priced courses that lead to no recognized qualifications, the publishing companies that ask for ridiculous amounts of money to publish your book. All […]
Fanfiction is a great tool for readers and writers. For readers, it’s a way to become more invested in a story. For writers, it’s a way to learn what readers want to see more of. Over time, it helps them improve at their craft and build a bigger audience. However, fanfiction is a bit of […]
There is no single, infallible recipe that guarantees the path to success. There is no real step by step, no magic formula. But one thing is for sure: it takes hard work, effort and occasional tears. Every writer has his days of wanting to escape to the mountains, but it is important to persist. Take […]
How To Fix These 6 Mistakes In Fictional Dialogue Good dialogue should meet a lot to your readers. However, most writers tend to struggle with writing good dialogue, especially professionals. But not to worry! If you avoid these six common mistakes, your written dialogue will flow amazingly and, more importantly, make sense to your readers. […]
Mother’s Thoughts for the Day AND More Mother’s Thoughts for the Day Twenty-Five Years of Wisdom by M.C. Sungaila Guest Post: Five Tips for publishing your first book By M.C. SungailaAs a lawyer, I write a lot. I write legal briefs to persuade judges and I edit legal books to help guide other lawyers in […]
Writing is an art that is so often shrouded in mystery and attended by superstition. It’s part of what makes great writing so exciting and elusive: the idea that great writers have only produced their work through mysterious habits and acts of great self-sacrifice. Of course, it’s impossible to know to what extent these practices […]
April 23rd is World Book Day, and we are sharing this great listicle of 5 tips for authors to promote their book during COVID-19. We are in unprecedented times and everyone is struggling. Here at Chapter Break, we love to support authors and continue to see them creating and releasing more books into the world. […]
How To Write Effectively In A World Full Of Distractions – Guest Post by Dave Chesson Do you ever find yourself distracted and struggling to write effectively? There are so many demands on a writer’s time and attention that it can be difficult to get into the zone and produce your best work. Writing effectively […]