IndieReCon until only about a month ago, but I’m glad I did–and I’m looking forward to sharing all kinds of indie and self-publishing...

I’ve self-published several of my own novels, but as a reader I usually cringe at the thought of reading those written by others. As a...

All that glitters is 24 karat, pristine gold! They say never to judge a book by its cover, but everyone does that anyway. I remember one...

One of the most challenging parts of writing in the fantasy genre is creating the universe. You could spend years designing the cultures...

Introducing the perfect writing formula! Three steps to writing and publishing the novel of your dreams! 2 cups flour 1/3 cup unsweetened...

Image credit: Sanja Djenero How long should my book be? It’s a silly question, or so it seems. What does length matter so long as the...

A few years ago, I found myself staring tensely at my computer screen, fingers hovering over the keyboard as I wrestled with a problem...

Routines are popular among creative writers, and for good reason. They enforce the habit of writing and help you stay productive and...

Image credit: Belovodchenko Anton That’s it. I’ve had it. I’ve seen her too many times on the big screen, small screen and in the pages...

I’ve been fascinated by fonts ever since I started typing stories on my parents’ computer as a kid. To this day I love scrolling through...

From the fan-fiction loving high schooler to the serious literary master, almost every writer has a graveyard of stillborn novels. It...

Some people say writers’ block doesn’t exist. It’s an excuse for laziness, one of the weakest reasons why not to write. But I know...

1. Your novel is unique. Even if the market is swamped with similar stories, none are exactly like your novel. None are written in your...

Image credit: Cecile Graat Song, poetry, and regional or foreign accents are only a few of the tough calls you have to make in the...

Like it or not, your novel fits into a genre. Even if it’s not so-called genre fiction. And your genre (and knowledge of that genre’s...

A novel can only be as perfect as the person (or people) who write it, and no matter how incredible a work of fiction can seem, there are...

A few days ago, I received my discounted copy of my latest book from Blurb. Blurb, though usually known for their excellent photo album...

I first noticed this problem in high school. I was reading a series of books about the Civil War, and one of them introduced a character...

I am thrilled to announce that Finish That Novel! has been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award–great thanks to Tilting Up for the...

The Victorian era was one of the richest times for novels. Many genres that are still popular today originated in their modern forms in...