by Stephanie Dray | Feb 16, 2016 | For Writers
When it comes to books, readers and publishers are all suckers for a strong voice. A strong voice can sometimes overcome plot holes and otherwise weak writing. And a weak voice can sink an otherwise competently written book into obscurity. But what is voice? Sometimes...
by Stephanie Dray | Jan 25, 2016 | For Writers
Let’s talk about so-called Writer’s Block.Many, if not most, professional writers will tell you that there’s no such thing. Nurses don’t get to call off work at the hospital because they’re having nurse’s block, so you just have to...
by Stephanie Dray | Jan 4, 2016 | For Writers, Historical Fiction Genre
Fellow authors sometimes write to me for recommendations in terms of which publishing companies they should consider when submitting their historical fiction novels. At this point in my career, I’ve published with several different companies, big and small....
by Stephanie Dray | Sep 19, 2015 | For Writers, Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany
Last year I threw together a list of 10 Tips for Aspiring Historical Fiction Authors. But to some extent or other, we’re all always aspiring, as I’ve never really known a writer who was satisfied. Now I’m back with ten more tips that might be helpful...
by Stephanie Dray | Feb 13, 2014 | For Writers, Historical Fiction Genre
I’m mostly unqualified to be giving career tips–better to ask someone who has had a long and storied historical fiction career like Margaret George, Bernard Cornwall, Diana Gabaldon, Wilbur Smith, Philippa Gregory, etcetera. But the request comes up...
by Stephanie Dray | Jul 25, 2013 | For Writers
When I started a series of posts entitled ADVENTURES OF A DEBUT AUTHOR, I had a lot to learn. As it happens, I still have a lot to learn but I also have a lot to share. So this is my newest addition to that series and I hope authors get something useful out of it.Copy...
