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September 14, 2018Swoon Author Maggie Ann Martin: An Introvert's Guide to Talking About Your Book in Public
Writing a book is hard, but then you have to TELL people about it! Maggie Ann Martin shares some public-speaking tips. -
May 10, 2018Swoon Author Karole Cozzo: 7 Tips for Handling Constructive Criticism
Constructive criticism and writing go together like new shoes and blisters, nature hikes and poison ivy, three frozen mango margaritas… -
March 23, 2018Swoon Author L.E. DeLano: Ask Yourself (And Your Character) “What Did You Learn?”
I will confess right now that I wasn’t sure how I was going to end Dreamer. I knew where I… -
February 23, 2018Swoon Author Tarun Shanker: The Three Stages of Research
Research can be overwhelming. If you’re an over-preparer like me, you might have an endless list of books that you… -
February 16, 2018Swoon Author Kristen Orlando: A Coffee Date and Some Writing Advice
When I was writing the novel that became You Don't Know My Name, I did it in secret. I could… -
January 29, 2018Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Writing and Paragraph Length
Finished with big edits? Time to look at how the length of your sentences and paragraphs can help you story sing. -
January 24, 2018PSA: Sexual Violence Is Not a Plot Device
Attention, Writers! Today we are interrupting your regularly scheduled swooning with an important Public Service Announcement: Sexual violence is not… -
January 19, 2018Be Your Own Muse: 3 Inspiration Hacks for When It’s Just Not Coming to You
Finding the motivation to write is easy when you're bursting with ideas—or better yet, when you find yourself excited about… -
January 9, 2018
The First Three Things Editors Notice
Grab an editor’s attention by incorporating these elements into your manuscript. -
December 15, 2017
Swoon Author Danika Stone: 10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE I Published My First Book
No matter how prepared you think you are when you publish a book, the actual experience is bound to throw… -
December 12, 2017
The Big Misunderstanding Can Be a Big Mistake
Have you ever been watching a movie or TV show or reading a novel and found yourself yelling “Just TALK… -
November 29, 2017Historical Fiction Tips: Getting Started with Research
As a reader, I love historical fiction. When executed well, a work of historical fiction has the power to transport… -
November 22, 2017Swoon Author Claire Kann: Let’s Talk About NaNoWriMo
Judging by the daily updates I see on Twitter and Instagram this year, at this point, you’re probably like, “WOW.… -
November 15, 2017
Swoon Author L.E. DeLano: Don't Second-Guess Yourself Now!
You’re on the back half of NaNoWriMo, barreling up that mountain, and the summit may or may not be in… -
November 7, 2017How to Be a Good Writing Workshop Partner
If you write, chances are you will probably want to workshop your WIP at some point with other writers and… -
August 24, 2017Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough: 5 Tips for Writing an Interesting Love Story
Whether you are writing a love story or a story with a romantic subplot, it’s crucial that your readers be… -
July 28, 2017Guest Author Heather Demetrios: Me Before Thee – Crafting a YA Romance That Puts Self-Love in the Equation
If you’re a YA writer, chances are you’ve got some romance in your book. At least, I hope you do:… -
June 27, 2017Say What?: 5 Tips for Avoiding Common Dialogue Mistakes
The key to writing good dialogue is to be as realistic as possible without boring your reader. You want your… -
June 13, 2017Unlikable Characters: How to Make Them Work
For many readers, the first thing that hooks them when they open a book is the main character. They are… -
June 2, 2017From Hashtags to Home Pages: 4 Tips for Writing About the Internet
Powered by Giphy We’ve all had that frustrating moment while watching a movie or TV show where a character has… -
May 19, 2017Swoon Author Karole Cozzo: Trust the Process
Ever since way back when, Swoon Reads has promised to “pull back the curtain” on the publishing industry, and in…