March 2022 / 398 posts found
WD Presents: A New Podcast Episode, a Chance at Publication, and More!
There’s always so much happening in the Writer’s Digest universe that even staff members have trouble keeping up. As a result, we decided to start collecting what’s on the horizon to make it easier for everyone to know what’s happening and when. This week, we’re excited to announce the third episode of our podcast, a chance to be published, and more! **** Listen to “Writer’s Digest Presents: Debut Authors” Now! In this third episode of the Writer’s Digest Presents podcast, Amy, Robert, Moriah, and Michael discuss debut authors, including whether hunt down debut authors specifically, how they discover new voices, […]
How Google Ranks Pages With Abbreviations via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller answers how Google’s algorithm handles abbreviations The post How Google Ranks Pages With Abbreviations appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
8 Tips To Make an Unlikable Character Likable
Characters that readers root for are the backbone of every story. Striking a balance between likable and unlikable is essential, and the best characters are multi-layered. We humans are complex beings, so adding layers of complexity is vital to get the best out of your characters and make them intriguing for readers. (For Better or Worse: Writing About Influence in Fiction) When writing or when creating the background of your characters, ask yourself, “What drives them? Why do they act the way they do? What’s their ultimate goal?” Look at their positive character traits, but also their faults too. The […]
3 Tips on How to Spark Romance in a Character Who Is Content With Being Single
In the 1998 Nora Ephron romantic comedy classic You’ve Got Mail, Joe Fox (played by Tom Hanks in the heyday of a cinematic era I like to call “this is Tom Hanks’s world and we’re just living in it”) is in the throes of a big-box retailer vs. independent bookseller battle with Meg Ryan’s Kathleen Kelly when his words are taken wildly out of context on the local news. “I sell cheap books. I do. So sue me.” Despite Joe’s insistence that the rest of his comments were “eloquent” and if reported in full would have reflected positively on his […]
Amanda Elliot: On Food and Romance in Fiction
Amanda Elliot is the author of several young adult and middle grade books as Amanda Panitch. Sadie On A Plate is her first adult novel. She lives in New York City, where she owns way too many cookbooks for her tiny kitchen. Learn more online at amandapanitch.com, and find her on Twitter and Instagram. Amanda Elliot Photo by Cassie Gonzales, 2021 In this post, Amanda discusses how a reality show competition and a desire for more culinary diversity led her to writing her new romantic comedy, Sadie On A Plate, and more! Name: Amanda ElliotLiterary agent: Merrilee Heifetz, Writers HouseBook […]
Best Automotive Marketing Agencies in the USA
Automotive marketing agencies in the USA shape the future of marketing for automotive brands. Collaborating with the best agencies helps you gain market insight, create effective strategies, and increase revenue. The USA comes forwards as a growing marketplace for the auto industry. Each year, automotive brands sell billions of cars worldwide. Therefore, you should build … The post Best Automotive Marketing Agencies in the USA appeared first on Digital Agency Network.
How To Set Up IndexNow Using Rank Math WordPress SEO Plugin via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Set up IndexNow on a WordPress site by using the Rank Math SEO Plugin in 3 easy steps The post How To Set Up IndexNow Using Rank Math WordPress SEO Plugin appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Letting Others Shame Your Genre
Everyone makes mistakes—even writers—but that’s OK because each mistake is a great learning opportunity. The Writer’s Digest team has witnessed many mistakes over the years, so we started this series to help identify them early in the process. Note: The mistakes in this series aren’t focused on grammar rules, though we offer help in that area as well. (Grammar rules for writers.) Rather, we’re looking at bigger picture mistakes and mishaps, including the error of using too much exposition, neglecting research, or trying to write for everyone. This week’s writing mistake writers make is letting other people shame your genre. […]
Writing Real Relationships: 4 Strategies Starting With What You Know
Sure, your characters exist next to each other on the page, but crafting relationships that feel real can be a different story. But the goal is to focus on your story, so what’s a writer to do? (Bring Your Secret Skillsets to the Page) As with so much in storytelling, you already have the depths inside you to write relationships well. Have you had a family? Friends? Neighbors? Those you didn’t understand or didn’t get along with? Those who you admired? Excellent. You’re officially ready to capture authenticity, no matter whether you’re writing fact or fiction. The bonds that tie […]
Google Search Results and Synonyms via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller discusses synonyms and search results and explains how context of the whole query is important The post Google Search Results and Synonyms appeared first on Search Engine Journal.