Writing Tips & Tricks – Three Houses Press

Writing Strategies

By: R. Mange July 1, 2021June 30, 2021

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Okay, so you’ve got the spark of a story in your head and now it’s time to write. But where to begin? Let’s talk strategy.

Building a Book: The First Line

By: S. Morris June 18, 2021June 17, 2021

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Unlike Edward Bulwer-Lytton, you can write the perfect first line. Or, frankly, don’t worry about it.

Building a Book: Brainstorming

By: B. Greene April 22, 2021April 21, 2021

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The beginning stages of writing a book can be daunting. Sometimes it’s harder to start writing than it is to continue the momentum once you’ve begun writing. You may have a plot point or a character in mind to start you off, but books are more than just one plot point or one character.

Tense and Perspective

By: R. Mange April 1, 2021March 31, 2021

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You can mix things up with perspective in ways that are fun and advantageous to your plot.

Building a Book: Series Kickoff

By: S. Morris March 18, 2021March 17, 2021

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There is so much to the story of writing a book. In this series, we are going to take you through the whole process from brainstorm to final manuscript.

Creating a Personal Style Guide

By: R. Mange May 14, 2020May 13, 2020

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Tips and tricks for creating your own style guide

Finishing Your Novel Takes Time… and a Schedule

By: S. Morris March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

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One of the best ways to succeed as a writer is to make sure you are putting the time in! Here are 3 different techniques you can use to keep yourself on track to finishing your novel.

Resolutions Aren’t Enough: Four Tips on How to Follow-Through

By: B. Greene January 9, 2020January 8, 2020

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On January 1st, how many of you said that this was the year you were going to write a novel? If your goal is to write a book in 2020, then congratulations! You simply setting that goal is a huge first step, and we can’t wait for you to send us your book for publication consideration. But we also want to remind you that writing is hard. Really freaking hard. We aren’t trying to discourage you, but we are trying to keep it real because we understand how life often gets in the way of our best intentions.

Writing a Sequel: The Toughest Job in the Biz

By: R. Mange December 12, 2019December 11, 2019

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What is it exactly about sequels that they so often never quite live up to our expectations? The sophomore slump is mostly a self-fulfilling prophecy, getting so nervous about a follow-up piece that you fail to meet expectations. Keep on reading to discover the top five mistakes that authors make when writing a sequel.

Sunday Story Prompt

By: S. Morris December 8, 2019December 7, 2019

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“Do you think these leftovers are safe to eat?” // “Idk… I’ve never seen food turn that color before.”