Writing Roots

There are a few red flags in writing that will cause nearly all readers to set down a book and never pick it up again. It can range from something as simple as bad grammar and punctuation, to problems...

2 Sep 202212min

The path to publishing a book is never the same for different authors. It varies widely depending on the author, their genre, the book itself, and often the connections the author has to the publishin...

29 Aug 202210min

No story is complete without an antagonist. They don’t need to be the classic, mustache-twirling villain, but there needs to be some point of conflict for the main characters. The best way to do that ...

27 Aug 202234min

Writing is a difficult journey. Not every story will come easily and quickly. Sometimes it’s a fight to get the words onto the page. This is why it’s important for writers to know when to stop. The...

25 Aug 202212min

Are you a good writer? This is a topic we wanted to revisit because it’s a question that revisits every writer through their career. There is always doubt and question about skill level, whether the w...

22 Aug 202212min

Comedy is an essential part of most writing. Even if you aren’t focusing on it as a genre, some humor can go a long way in helping readers enjoy your book even more. We decided to take a second loo...

18 Aug 202211min

Humans like the number three. Political, religious, societal, and even superstitious structures are often divided into threes. It’s the smallest number needed to establish a pattern that can be broken...

15 Aug 202211min

Book titles are vital for sales. A title that’s too generic won’t catch a reader’s attention. A title that’s too far from the genre trends will mislead and draw in the wrong readers. A boring title wo...

11 Aug 202211min