Drum Roll, Please

Hey, SE Readers. Joan here. Since it's Tuesday and not one of our normal posting days, you can probably guess we have something special to say. Not only that, the post title tells you we have a  BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Today we're celebrating because Story Empire is growing again. We are flying high and over the …

Make Your Setting Realistic

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Let’s talk about settings. We’ve all heard the adage, “Write what you know.” Most of us assume our book should be something we’re familiar with. If you have a medical background, you might write medical thrillers. Former military or a military spouse? Maybe you want to write military …

Using Omniscient Point of View

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. One thing I enjoy about writing for Story Empire is that I also learn new things. Several weeks ago, when I wrote a post about changing literary styles, I quoted from a book in which the author apparently tried to write from an omniscient point of view. However, …

Writing a Book Review

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Book reviews are something every writer thrives upon. Reviews can make or break a book. And we all know the more reviews, the chances of the book being noticed increases. Is there a right and a wrong way to write a book review? There are no magic formulas …

Choosing a Book Title

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, I hope you’re enjoying the summer. Those in the Southern Hemisphere, well let’s just say I’m not a fan of winter. But let’s talk about writing, not the weather. Choosing a title can be one of the hardest parts of writing a …