Elizabeth Spann Craig
Bestselling Cozy Mystery Author
By Sandra Gardner First a definition: Merriam-Webster: Definition of paranormal: not scientifically explainable: supernatural If you want to write a story — any kind of story — with a paranormal element, it has [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig There are several reasons why I have my printed books available through print on demand distributor IngramSpark. For one, it’s a cheaper option for international readers than KDP Print [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig There are a variety of things that can slow you down as you write. I’m not sure how many writing sessions in the past have been derailed by [...]
by David Wogahn, @Wogahn It is simple to figure out eBook royalties because there are no “manufacturing” costs. But the formula for calculating your royalty for a paperback book printed by Amazon KDP [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
by John Kerr, @themaltesetiger Can we talk about F. Scott Fitzgerald? Author of The Great Gatsby, that American classic we all read in high school. Without a doubt, one of the most acclaimed American [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Here’s a quick tip today for cozy mystery writers. Is your cozy mystery too short? Do readers (or beta readers) say that they were able to figure out [...]
by Zoe M. McCarthy, @ZoeMMcCarthy If you don’t backload a satisfying ending to your story, readers may not buy your next book. We’ll look at tips for a satisfying ending scene(s). When I say [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
Hi, everyone! Today I’m guest-blogging over at Laura Smith’s blog with a post for self-publishing beginners. I’m offering 5 self-publishing basics. Hope you’ll hop over. :) Photo credit: Stuck in Customs on Visualhunt [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Clearly, I’m no accountant or tax lawyer. In fact, I encourage anyone with a large-ish writing business to use a CPA, as I do. I had one terrifying [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig A few weeks ago I’d read an interesting post from Cathy C. Hall about the danger of waiting for ‘the perfect time to write.’ She gives examples of [...]
by Laura Smith, @lsmith335 Editing Is Crucial Let’s face it, even a good first draft can look like a hot mess when it’s first read. Every decent English teacher I’ve ever had has [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig I have a lot of sympathy for writers who get great ideas for other projects (known as SNI…Shiny New Ideas) while working on a book. When you’re [...]
by Jenny Bravo, @JennyBravoBooks We are in the age of the author. With the rise of self-publishing and hybrid publishing, authors are pumping out books more than ever. We live in a content-based world [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig One cool thing about blogging for over ten years is that a lot of the posts form a sort of unexpected diary. I was glancing over some older [...]
by Becca Puglisi, @beccapuglisi Fight or flight. I think we’ve all heard this phrase. It refers to the way each person is hard-wired to respond to real or perceived danger. Psychologists have recently [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig I thought I’d share a few tools that I’ve recently come across that might help writers stay focused and motivated. First off is a free timer. I’ve mentioned [...]
by H.R. D’Costa, @scribesworld Oh, no. You just took a look at your outline or draft. It’s definitely too short. Or, in a different scenario, it’s long enough. But, unfortunately, it’s rather bland. [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
by H.R. D’Costa, @scribesworld Ah, subplots. Once you get a handle on them, you’ll solve a huge problem. You’ll be able to get your novel to the right length—without stretching your main plot [...]
by H.R. D’Costa, @scribesworld Have you ever tried to make a pie crust from scratch? In my experience, when you press the dough into the pie pan, there’ll be areas where the dough [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 48,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig If you’re writing a cozy mystery, there are little things that come up sometimes. Writing is a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure process. You have so many different choices that can take [...]
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