indie author advice Archives - Authors A.I.
Genres, Writer tipsMay 9, 2024
Complicated plot? No problem!

Complicated plot? No problem!

Alessandra Torre and Sci-Fi author David D. Levine discuss how to get your hands around a complicated story and put it onto the page.

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Genres, Writer tipsMay 3, 2024
Weaving historical research into a novel

Weaving historical research into a novel

Alessandra Torre talks with bestselling Historical Romance author Audrey Harrison about conducting research for your novel - and how to turn that research into stories that readers will love.

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Genres, Writer tipsMarch 28, 2024
How to add humor to your novel

How to add humor to your novel

New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score discusses how she adds humor to her work – and share tips on how you can do the same for your own writing.

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Genres, Writer tipsMarch 7, 2024
Should you write in multiple POVs?

Should you write in multiple POVs?

Bestselling thriller author Melissa F. Miller discusses writing in multiple third person POVs.

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Genres, Writer tipsFebruary 22, 2024
Myths, fantasy and dark anti-heroes

Myths, fantasy and dark anti-heroes

Romantasy author Scarlett St. Clair, author of NYT bestseller "A Touch of Chaos" on writing dark anti-heroes

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Genres, Writer tipsJanuary 18, 2024
Writing as a hybrid author

Writing as a hybrid author

Alessandra Torre and USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod discuss the benefits of being both self-published and traditionally published.

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Genres, Writer tipsJanuary 11, 2024
When authors pivot to a new genre

When authors pivot to a new genre

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler discusses switching from writing in the fantasy genre to writing action thrillers.

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Genres, Writer tipsDecember 14, 2023
How to incorporate your life into your novel’s characters

How to incorporate your life into your novel’s characters

Authors Alessandra Torre and Mary Carroll Moore discuss how writers can incorporate themselves into their characters. Mary Carroll shares how she incorporated some of her own life experiences into her new book, "A Woman’s Guide to Search and Rescue."

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Novel research: How much is too much?

Novel research: How much is too much?

April White discusses how to write and research in an age when representation and diversity are so important in our stories.

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Genres, Writer tipsJune 22, 2023
Crafting themes to inspire

Crafting themes to inspire

Author Jessica Flory discusses how to choose a relatable theme that will resonate with readers and how to use character arcs to bring out theme in a novel.

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How one author writes in multiple genres

How one author writes in multiple genres

Bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti discuss how to write across several genres and stay true to your brand.

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Building believable & compelling plots

Building believable & compelling plots

Dr. Lawson is a literary strategist, book coach and 23-time published author who shares actionable tips on building compelling plotlines through planning, foreshadowing, and character development.

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