Posts by Kevin Osworth
Great American Novels: What are they? Who writes them?
If you’re a lifelong reader, chances are you’ve encountered something defined as the “great American novel.” But what does that mean? The great American novel is a novel of literary merit, and it shows a snapshot of what America was like during that moment in time. Books like To Kill a Mockingbird and Huckleberry Finn…
Read MoreJune Writing Series: How to Write Timing and Pacing in a Story
Every Friday in June, we’ll be posting a blog in our series on how to improve your writing. From how to write dialogue or conflicts to how to improve your grammar, our June Writing Series is dedicated to livening up your story so that it’s ready for self-publication. Miss our first three posts in the June…
Read MoreJune Writing Series: How to Write Happy Endings and Unhappy Endings
Every Friday in June, we’ll be posting a blog in our series on how to improve your writing. From how to write dialogue or conflicts to how to improve your grammar, our June Writing Series is dedicated to livening up your story so that it’s ready for self-publication.
Read MoreWriting Historical Nonfiction and the Challenges That Come With It
If you’ve been following our blog for some time now, you’ll know we’ve discussed writing historical fiction in the past. Today, however, we’re talking about historical nonfiction. Just to clarify, nonfiction means writing that is based on actual events. It’s factual. Nonfiction writing includes biographies (stories written about someone’s life by a different author), autobiographies…
Read MoreJune Writing Series: Writing Realistic Conflicts
Every Friday in June, we’ll be posting a blog in our series on how to improve your writing. From how to write dialogue or conflicts to how to improve your grammar, our June Writing Series is dedicated to livening up your story so that it’s ready for self-publication.
Read MoreHow Do Bestseller Books Become Bestsellers?
Ever wonder how bestselling authors actually write bestseller books? Every writer does! It’s every author’s dream to hit it big: to write that book no one has thought of yet, to revolutionize a genre, to get movie deals, spin-offs, loyal and dedicated fans, etc. Any and every bestseller list is desirable. It’s a dream, and…
Read MoreJune Writing Series: How to Write Compelling Dialogue
Every Friday in June, we’ll be posting a blog in our series on how to improve your writing. From how to improve your writing skills and grammar to how to improve writing style, our June Writing Series is dedicated to livening up your story so that it’s ready for self-publication. Stay tuned for more blog…
Read MoreFollowing a Summer Reading List and What Makes Something a “Beach” Read
It’s June, and even though summer doesn’t officially start until the summer solstice—June 21—it’s basically already summer. So get on that swimsuit, hit the pool or beach, and don’t forget to bring along the first book on your summer reading list!
Read MoreWrite On: How Using Writing Prompts Can Keep You Active Over the Summer
Summer is here! It’s finally warm out, and the pool/beach/lake is beckoning. The next three months promise suntans, sunburns, and, if you’re anything like me, laziness. Don’t fall behind in your writing just because warmer days are upon us: start using writing prompts! Writing prompts are a superb way to exercise those writing muscles and…
Read MoreSo, You Want to Publish Your Own Book? How to Tell if Your Book is Ready to be Self-Published
Once all is said, done, and written, you’ll be faced with the decision: is it time to publish your own book? Here are some good indicators that a book is ready for publication.
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