Five Ways to Hone Your Writing Skills
No one is born a great writer. Some authors have innate talent; others have a story they were born to tell. But if you read [...]
Memoir Writing Prompts to Jump-Start Your Creativity
Memoir writing is cathartic for writers and inspirational for readers. Memoirs capture the story of a particular time or event in someone's life through the [...]
Creating a Writing Space That’s Functional and Inspirational
Finding time to write is difficult for almost everyone. It can also be challenging to find a dedicated writing space, especially if you have kids [...]
Journaling: Can You Get to Happy…with Pen and Paper?
I talk with people who are thriving despite COVID, and I speak with people who are overwhelmed, panicked, grieving. These days, I talk with people [...]
Discovering the Book You Were Meant to Write
Dudley Court Press works with authors from their first word to the finished product to realize their dream of writing a quality book to share with the world.
First Sentences: Strategies for Creating the Opening Lines of Your Book
You’ve written the first draft of your book. Congratulations are in order! You’ve hit a major milestone and your project is coming to life. Now [...]
Get Your Pens Ready! How to Get Involved With National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
Have you ever thought about writing a novel or a full-length book? If so, then there’s no time like the present. November is National Novel [...]
How to Overcome Writer’s Block and Get the Words Flowing
A writer is someone who writes. Their words have meaning and their work is something they can be proud of. So what happens when the [...]
How to Create a Writing Routine That Works for You
Are you a writer? I bet you are. A writer is someone who writes. Still, how does a writer write, you might ask yourself, and [...]
7 Things You Can Do to Make Your Editor Love You
This is a guest post from Toni Rakestraw on editing tips. So your book is finally ready to send to your editor. Before you attach [...]