by Linda Sivertsen | Dec 2, 2015 | Pub Tip Blog
Have you ever read a book you really loved that didn’t have emotion in the story? Not possible, right? Emotion is a thing that propels a story forward and gets you to feel what the characters are experiencing. It allows you to put yourself in their shoes. But emotion...
by Linda Sivertsen | Dec 2, 2015 | Pub Tip Blog
It was 2013 and I was pooped, fumbling to hear the voices in my head that were actually mine amidst so many client stories and accents and personalities. I knew I needed to unplug, refuel. Focus on my creativity uninterrupted so that I could make major headway on my...
by Linda Sivertsen | Dec 2, 2015 | Pub Tip Blog
Great dialogue is riveting. Pulls you into a story, makes you care about the characters, and keep turning the page. Here are a few of my best tips for capturing and conquering dialogue people will be talking about…
by Linda Sivertsen | Dec 2, 2015 | Pub Tip Blog
Hey hey! This is fun; hope you’re enjoying these tips as much as I am loving the process of making them. On Day 1 we talked about how to publish when you’re no longer bleeding, but why to write when you are. On Day 2, we covered cutting the fat filler...
by Linda Sivertsen | Dec 2, 2015 | Pub Tip Blog
As an author, book midwife, and former ghostwriter, I’ve written, brainstormed, and edited thousands of manuscripts and book proposals. A common mistake new writers make is using too many filler words. In this audio tip, we’ll look at some easy ways to trim the fat so...
by Linda Sivertsen | Dec 2, 2015 | Pub Tip Blog
It’s holiday month and I’m so excited for the festivities! A few of the reasons: First: I GOT ENGAGED THIS SUMMER, so no more wondering if any of those little boxes under the tree are going to be sparkly! Next, I’m NOT going be writing my book this season! (I’ve...