Writing Tips

Writing a children’s picture book query letter seems like it should be easy – but it’s not. It’s hard. And it stops so many writers in their tracks. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how to write a picture book query letter: Write a picture book query letter by researching agents, following […]

A well-written query letter can make all the difference in getting your manuscript noticed by literary agents and publishers. That’s why I often recommend using the Hook Book Cook formula to structure your letter. In this blog post, I’ll explain what the Hook Book Cook formula is and how to use it to make your

To get a literary agent, you need a good query letter. And to write a query letter, you need to know how to write a query letter hook that grabs attention. Here’s how to write a query letter hook: Write a query letter hook by focusing on the most unique and compelling aspect of your

I’ve been writing query letters professionally for over 20 years – I even wrote a book about it. Here’s how to write query letters with AI: Write query letters with AI by following these 7 steps: 1) Understand the genre and audience, 2) Identify key elements, 3) Craft a hook and synopsis, 4) Personalize, 5)

I write blog posts for a living, so I’ve tried TONS of AI products over the years. In this article, we’ll discuss 57 of them (including 100% free options). And, yet, one AI blog writer clearly stands out above the rest. What’s The Best AI Blog Writer? The short answer: my favorite AI blog and

As a full-time blogger obsessed with innovation, I’ve been testing the best ways to write blog posts using ChatGPT. Here’s how to write a blog post with Chat GPT: In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know for how to write a blog with ChatGPT. 21 Ways To Write a Blog Post

ChaptGPT is a phenomenal AI tool that has radically disrupted every industry. Some people are calling AI the tentpole of our economy. I’ve spent months testing hundreds of ChatGPT interactions across different industries, from content creators to blogging specialists to marketers to classroom educators. The pattern is clear: people who use generic prompts get generic

If you’re anything like me, you’ve always been drawn to the dark and edgy side of writing. There’s something about the forbidden that just calls to us, urging us to explore the shadows. But it’s not always easy to find good information on how to write dark and edgy fiction. That’s why I’m excited to

Writing a gripping tale of murder, suspense and investigation can be an incredibly rewarding experience. As the author of several books about serial killers, I want to share my best tips. Here’s how to write a book about a serial killer: Write a book about a serial killer by creating a distinctive killer with unique

Stephen King was my first grown-up adult author obsession. I’ve been a fan for decades. But what makes Stephen King’s writing so good? Stephen King’s writing is so good because of his conversational writing style, focus on characters and realism, and his slow-burn approach to building plot tension. King’s stories and characters feel and sound