The 8 Essential Plot Points – Part 2
A plot outline to your story is what a strong foundation is to a house. A weak foundation means you’re sunk, so as a flawed outline will throw you in the dreaded plothole. Your outline should bring direction to your story as you develop it. Along the way, your imagination may present you ideas to […] READ MORE |
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Life Recollections Guide Sylva Kelegian’s Pen – Part 3
Doing her part against animal cruelty, Xlibris author Sylva Kelegian wrote God Spelled Backwards: The Journey of an Actress into the World of Dog Rescue. Read some of the positive reviews on her other Xlibris-published book in this third and final sequel of her Xlibris Blog. Reviews for God Spelled Backwards It was the title […] READ MORE |
The 8 Essential Plot Points – Part 1
If you’re having a hard time figuring out how to create a gripping plot outline for your novel, use the 8 essential plot points as your guide. The Xlibris Author Advice gives you a creative exercise using these elements to jumpstart your imagination. 1. Story goal This is your protagonist’s objective or a problem he/she […] READ MORE |
Life Recollections Guide Sylva Kelegian’s Pen – Part 2
It is no surprise that Xlibris Author Sylva Kelegian gained literary recognition at the recent Beverly Hills Book Awards for her children’s book, The Dolphin Princess. Her rich imagination earned her readers’ praises, featured on this second part of her blog. She also gives a sneak peek of her book, God Spelled Backwards. Reviews for The Dolphin […] READ MORE |
Author Monica Hatley-Carr Interviewed on Fox 2
Children’s author Monica Hatley-Carr has recently appeared on Fox 2 in St. Louis, Missouri, US to talk about her Xlibris-published book, I Love the Color Pink! Monica is formerly a news producer and radio personality, then later heeded the call of teaching when she and her husband moved to Austin, Texas. She is now an […] READ MORE |