S17E7 – Can I Mention Copyrighted or Trademarked Material?
Any book taking place in the real world – especially those in the modern era – will have mentions and references that anchor them into a timeline. That can be anything from mentioning the type of phon...
24 Dec 202012min
S17E6 – What Software is Good for Writing and Formatting?
There are so many answers to this frequently asked question. What software and which programs are the best for the different phases of writing and publishing? Unfortunately, there is no one right answ...
21 Dec 202013min
S17E5 – What Price Should I Set for My Book?
Pricing is not always easy when considering the value of a produce, especially of a book. You may believe it’s worth much more because it’s yours. Not everyone agrees, however, and the cost of somethi...
17 Dec 202011min
S17E4 – How Do I Determine the Genre of a Book?
The specifics of a genre can be difficult to determine at times. You may know your book is fantasy, but what kind of fantasy? What kind of Young Adult novel did you just write? Knowing the subgenre ca...
14 Dec 202012min
S17E3 – To Cliffhang or Not to Cliffhang?
One question we encounter a lot is about how to keep a reader interested in a story. What devices can be used to make the reader turn the page, or say “just one more chapter” over and over? One that m...
10 Dec 202011min
S17E2 – What Makes a Book Impactful and Unforgettable?
All authors want to make some kind of impact on their readers through their words. Even books written for pure entertainment need to have some kind of influence, even if it’s just for a few laughs. Ac...
7 Dec 202011min
S17E1 – How Descriptive Should I Get With Appearances?
The whole purpose of Writing Roots is to help authors achieve their goals. To help them write and to be published, if that is their wish. Along the way, though, writers often find stumbling blocks and...
3 Dec 202011min
S16E9 – Sharing the Spotlight: Including Victories for Secondary Characters
There are some things that can help any author simply write, no matter the genre. We’re sharing with you this month tricks of the writing trade. Especially during November, which is National Novel Wri...
30 Nov 202011min
