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How authors can spot phone and email scams
Daily Digest: Authors, Beware of “Warm” Outreach Scams

Daily Digest: Authors, Beware of “Warm” Outreach Scams

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They called the widow to get the ‘inside scoop’ before emailing the publisher. They thought they were being personal—the source code proved they were predatory. ~  At first, it feels like an answer to a dream. Everyone wants recognition for their achievements: request for interviews, literary agent representation or even (gasp!) a movie deal. It’s a dream come true. Your heart skips a beat. You’re excited, giddy. Then, you dig into the bones of the email and your heart deflates….

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Maximizing Safety: The Power of 21-Character Passwords

Maximizing Safety: The Power of 21-Character Passwords

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The difficulty of decoding a 21-character password depends on several factors, including the complexity of the password, the encryption or hashing algorithm used to secure it, and the resources available to the hacker. Let’s examine these factors: Password Complexity: A 21-character password can range from extremely secure to relatively vulnerable, depending on its composition. A password that uses a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters is significantly harder to crack than one composed of simple, predictable…

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Daily Digest: Your Story’s Theme

Daily Digest: Your Story’s Theme

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THEME. That elusive animal that many ignore, cannot describe, or don’t understand: until now. First, ask yourself: If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound. Or does it yell, “I am Groot!” and trash everything in sight? We know that within a story we have Characters and Plot. But there is a central element, a beacon in the night that is “Why” you are writing the story in the first place. That is THEME.

Writers Guide Series
“Show, Don’t Tell” by Sandra Gerth (Writers’ Guide Series)

“Show, Don’t Tell” by Sandra Gerth (Writers’ Guide Series)

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RECOMMENDED READING One of the hardest concepts to grasp for some writers is “Show, Don’t Tell.” A phrase heard but not necessarily understood. “Show, Don’t Tell: How to write vivid descriptions, handle backstory, and describe your characters’ emotions (Writers’ Guide Series) by Sandra Gerth is perfect for writers struggling to understand the concept. “Show, Don’t Tell” is succinct, to the point and easy to digest, covering only one part of the writing process. Showing puts the reader IN the action; allows the…

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