Using our recent research on the best selling books and movies of all time we now can begin to question the data and arrive at some conclusive insights into the design of a bestseller or blockbuster.
JimWolverton - 2/22/2012
How to do your own audience analysis and catch the secrets to writing success that only you can see.
JimWolverton - 2/9/2012
What the top fifty money-making novels and movies of all time have in common.
JimWolverton - 2/4/2012
How to do some simple research to make certain your novel idea is a successful one.
JimWolverton - 2/3/2012
Before writing a story, decide what kind of writer you want to be and then set written goals for that story.
JimWolverton - 1/31/2012
From the inciting incident to try/fail cycles, reversals the climax and denouement, there are certain critical elements to a modern work of literature that must be done well, and in order, to be publishable today.
JimWolverton - 1/26/2012
What is going to keep you writing after years of struggling or after it makes you rich? Whatever fuels your passion for writing now, will it still fuel your passion for life down the road?
JimWolverton - 1/22/2012
You might become an overnight sensation, but it's far more likely it will take time to perfect your skills and hone your craft. Resolve to stick it out through the long road, to never quit, never give up, no matter what.
JimWolverton - 1/21/2012
If you only ever read one Kick, read this one. For your own good.
JimWolverton - 1/20/2012
Here's the first four of the nine parts of a story. You need to pay attention to these to write a great story.
JimWolverton - 1/13/2012
The technique of forming a story before you sit down to write, preventing writer's block.
JimWolverton - 1/12/2012
Breaking down your plans for writing productivity for the coming year.
JimWolverton - 1/10/2012
What you need to watch out for from the gatekeepers when writing to youth.
JimWolverton - 1/6/2012
When writing to kids don't dumb it down.
JimWolverton - 12/31/2011
Write what kids would like to read.
JimWolverton - 12/28/2011
The first rule is such common sense that it goes unstated for many people, yet even big name writers and movie studios forget it sometimes resulting in books and movies that go down in flames.
JimWolverton - 12/22/2011
Comparing advantages of an intellectual appeal in story writing verses an emotional appeal and which one has more potential to evoke permanent growth in your readership.
JimWolverton - 12/19/2011
How the decision to make your book into a movie is really made in Hollywood.
JimWolverton - 12/13/2011
Why people read for pleasure is a mystery that has eluded writers for ages. It holds the key to effective writing and audience building, as well as provides the writer with a lofty and worthwhile goal.
JimWolverton - 11/19/2011
The way we market books has changed for both print and electronic media. Here's what you're up against and what you need to do.
JimWolverton - 11/18/2011