10 Lesser Known Literary Devices to Spice Up Your Writing
A literary device is a technique in writing to help enhance the writing or otherwise help authors get their message across in creative ways. Many literary devices are widely known, such as the simile. But there are many you might not know about! Here are some lesser known literary devices to spice up your writing. […]
Listen to Audiobooks on Spotify!
Did you know you can now listen to audiobooks on Spotify? That’s right – the same place you listen to your favorite music and podcasts can also be the place you discover your next favorite book. According to a Publisher’s Weekly report, Spotify will be dedicating resources to building authors visibility on the platform […]
Sports Books For Fall
Not only is fall spooky season, but it is the time when all of our favorite sports return. Football, hockey, and basketball are back, as well as playoff baseball. If you’re a sports fan, here are some great Dorrance titles that might interest you. Curl up on the couch with your favorite warm beverage and enjoy […]
Intro to National Novel Writing Month – NaNoWriMo
Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month? National Novel Writing Month, known as NaNoWriMo, is actually a nonprofit organization encouraging people to write that book they’ve always wanted to. According to the official NaNoWriMo website, National Novel Writing Month began in 1999 as a challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel […]
NaNoWriMo: Tips For More Descriptive Language In Your Writing
Sometimes, as you write your novel, it can feel as though you’re just going through the motions and stating what happened. In order to have more vivid and memorable scenes, descriptive language is key. Here are some tips on how to work more descriptive language into your writing. Learn where to put sensory details “Imagery” […]
NaNoWriMo: Tips for writing dialogue
Dialogue. Some novel writers love it, others struggle with it. If you’re in the second group, here are some tips on how to get started with dialogue this National Novel Writing Month. Listen to on screen dialogue Watch a TV show or movie, and pay attention to how the characters speak to each other. […]
Dorrance Publishing Authors Shine At Pittsburgh Area Events
Recently, Dorrance authors have had book events close to Dorrance Publishing’s home of Pittsburgh. Four of the authors had the opportunity to have a book signing event at a Barnes & Noble in Greensburg, PA, southeast of Pittsburgh. All four are natives to the Western Pennsylvania area. Bob Fulton (left) and Dan Rose (right) are […]
Holiday and Winter Writing Prompts
Winter is the perfect time to get comfy with your favorite hot beverage and write. For both fiction and nonfiction writers, it may be hard to get started. Here are some winter and holiday season writing prompts to warm your writing brain up! Fiction/Character Writing Christmas Tree Farm Write your characters traveling to a […]
An Author’s Dream Comes True: Dorrance Publishing Delivers the Surprise of a Lifetime
Every author dreams of the day they’ll hold their published book in hand—proof that the long nights, rewrites, and emotional vulnerability were all worth it. What happens when that moment arrives… in the most unexpected, heartwarming way? In a recent video titled “Dorrance Publishing Surprises Author In A Grand Way With The BEST News!”, the team […]
The Enduring Power of Truth in Storytelling: Reflecting on “All Quiet on the Western Front”
On November 10, 1928, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque was published—ushering in a new era of war literature that dared to tell the unvarnished truth. In stark, haunting prose, Remarque captured the brutal reality of life on the front lines during World War I, giving voice to the silent suffering of soldiers […]