25: How to Choose Book Writing Software
You want to be an author. Or maybe you already are an author, but for some reason, you are dissatisfied […]
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24: Shields Up! Five-Day Security Challenge
Cybersecurity is always a concern, but due to the war in Ukraine, world governments have issued warnings about data security
23: First Chapter Analysis with Becky Appleby-Sparrow
Introducing the First Chapter Rubric In this episode, we analyze Becky Appleby-Sparrow’s first chapter of Love Unlikely, a YA romantic
22: Agent Scams, Shams, & Frauds
An agent can be an invaluable partner, but how do can you tell if an agent is legit? Which literary
21: Interview with Valerie Ihsan – Memoirs, Myths, & Memories
Show Notes What is a memoir, really? Why would you choose to write one? Does it have to be 100%
20: Interview with Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor
Show Notes Today I welcome Jeff Elkins to Writing Pursuits. Jeff is an author of more than 10 novels, an
19: Your First Chapter – The Three Cs
Show Notes Conflict, choices, and consequences are the engine that powers your story and engages your readers. How can you
18: Your First Chapter – Setting, Normal World, Genre, & Stakes
Show Notes As part of the series on how to write a strong first chapter, we consider the setting of
17: Your First Chapter – Point of View
Show Notes Today’s Question: What is your favorite kind of point of view and why? Point of view is one