Dialogue is an integral part of storytelling. Dialogue can be used to give readers important setting information, explore characters, and move the plot forward. Here are five tips to help self-publishing authors get the dialogue right. Continue reading →

Writing can be a lonely business, and that is even truer for the self-publishing author who doesn’t have the support of an agent and traditional publishing team. Some self-publishing authors may join a critique group, whether online or in-person, to get support and feedback on their writing. Like many things, critique groups have pros and cons. Here are a few to consider: Continue reading →