by Lois Hoffman | Apr 5, 2024 | Book Marketing, Writing
You’ve been writing your book for months, maybe years, and are deep into the publishing process. With your book launch date approaching, you are doing everything you can to market it—you’ve ensured the quality of your book, set up your website, are on... 
by Lois Hoffman | Mar 28, 2024 | Books, Writing
Subplots may not be what immediately comes to mind when you come up with an idea for a novel, but as you get deeper into the writing process, it will become clear why they are such an important piece of storytelling. No matter how compelling your main plot is, it may... 
by Lois Hoffman | Mar 21, 2024 | Books, Writing
Ask yourself why your favorite fiction novel is your favorite, and you may come up with a plethora of reasons to rave about the novel you’re thinking of. But it is very likely that one of the features that made you fall in love with the story is the characters... 
by Lois Hoffman | Feb 29, 2024 | Publishing, Writing
You have probably interacted with a mystery story at some point. It might have been during your childhood, with lighthearted kid sleuthing books, or throughout your school years as assigned readings. You probably sought such tales for their exciting puzzles and... 
by Lois Hoffman | Feb 2, 2024 | Writing
Think back to your favorite fantasy story. Were you entranced by the magical lands, the extravagant livelihoods, creative names of places and people, and fulfilling storyline? If so, then you would be familiar with the significance of designing a fantasy world. In... 
by Lois Hoffman | Jan 25, 2024 | Writing
If you are a grammar nerd (you know who you are), you love reading about, talking about, and commenting on grammar rules. Here, we’ll discuss one of the most misunderstood punctuations—commas. They are the unsung heroes of punctuation and play a crucial role in...
