by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | Children, General Writing Resources, Mystery/Thriller, Publishing, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Most authors obsess over their opening pages—and rightfully so. First lines, first chapters, and compelling hooks determine whether readers commit to your book. But here’s what many writers overlook: the last pages of your book might be just as crucial to your...
by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | Children, General Writing Resources, Mystery/Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Your novel’s first chapter is the handshake—but your last chapter is the embrace that readers remember long after they’ve walked away. You can write the most gripping opening, craft masterful character arcs, and build nail-biting tension throughout your...
by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | General Writing Resources, Memoir
Fiction writers face the challenge of creating satisfying endings for imaginary characters and invented conflicts. Memoir writers face something far more complex: crafting an ending for a life that’s still being lived, for a journey that hasn’t actually...
by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | General Writing Resources, Mystery/Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
To Kill a Mockingbird. Three simple words that evoke mystery, innocence, and injustice before you’ve read a single page. The Catcher in the Rye. A phrase that becomes a metaphor, a character study, and a cultural touchstone all at once. One Hundred Years of...
by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | General Writing Resources, Publishing
Publishing a book used to mean either landing a traditional publishing deal or funding everything yourself. Today, there’s a third path that’s revolutionizing how authors bring their stories to life: crowdfunding. Thousands of authors have successfully...
