FDF #65: Plotting for Pantsers
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, July 28th at 12 Noon Eastern time, Authors Alessandra Torre and Lael Raphael will discuss how to use the Theory of the Outstanding Question to set up a plot which will engage and entertain readers. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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FDF #64: Phases of Editing
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, July 14th at 12 Noon Eastern time, Authors Alessandra Torre and Kim Catanzarite will discuss the many phases of the editorial process—from the first draft to the proofreading pool and everything in between. Details will include who to enlist for each phase (no you don’t always need to hire a professional) and why every part of the process is essential. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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FDF #63: Research: How Much is Enough?
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, June 30th at 12 Noon Eastern time, historical fantasy and contemporary romantic suspense author, April White, sits down with Alessandra Torre to talk about the real history and actual mysteries she researches for her books, and how to write responsibly in an age when representation and diversity is so important in our stories. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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FDF #62: Crafting Themes To Inspire
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, June 16th our host, Alessandra Torre will be in a discussion with our guest, author Jessica Flory about how to choose a relatable theme that will resonate with readers. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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FDF #61: Pacing Techniques
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, June 2nd our host, Alessandra Torre will be in a discussion with our guest, Best-selling Author Ines Johnson about how to write more bingeworthy books using pacing techniques from episodic television structure. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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FDF #40: Creating a Bestseller Using Marlowe
Our guest, best-selling author James Rosone, discusses how to use your Marlowe report to engineer a bestseller and develop effective audience targeting for your marketing campaign. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Audrey will answer your questions and share her experience.
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Authors review Marlowe, the Authors AI manuscript analysis tool Why do authors like Marlowe, the AuthorsAI manuscript analysis tool? Authors at all levels say she helps them improve their book’s pacing, story beats and writing style, as well as helping them understand the success factors in their genre by providing ‘‘comps’’ — book comparisons based […]
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What are your biggest challenges as an author?
What are the most common mistakes authors make in their writing? That is the question bestselling historical romance author Cecelia Mecca and I sat down to discuss in the first-ever First Draft Friday video chat for the author community! Sometimes you can sense these problems while writing. Other times they aren’t apparent until you […]
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Authors A.I. named a finalist in startup competition
We have exciting news to share about Authors A.I. and it couldn’t come at a better time. We’re within weeks, if not days, of launch, and right now we’re going through the last stages including final testing. So imagine how delighted we were when we got word that Authors A.I. was named one of the finalists […]
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