In Memoriam
It is with the deepest regret that we share the loss of one of our own, author and friend, Joan Hall. With us at AIW since 2015, Joan was a warm, caring, and thoughtful woman. She was a joy to… Read moreIn Memoriam
Author: Kit Lane
Advantages of Writing Prompts
We have been getting writing prompts since we were small children. Schools start us early, with fill-in-the-blank stories, and gradually step us up from there. The next steps include writing our own stories with blanks for others to fill in,… Read moreAdvantages of Writing Prompts
The Importance of the Book Cover
You walk up to the bookstore. Chances are, before you even enter, you’ve seen them in the window. Bright colors, shades of grey, pastels, neutrals. Maybe they’ve got pictures on them, sometimes just words. Thousands of them sit on display… Read moreThe Importance of the Book Cover
What Does A Good Book Synopsis Look Like?
As authors, we spend a lot of time on our manuscripts – whether they are novels, novellas, short stories, poems, or other genres. We want to get the most out of our marketing, and one of the best marketing tools… Read moreWhat Does A Good Book Synopsis Look Like?
Ten Tips To A Better Manuscript – Part Two
So last week we talked about ways to get a first draft into fighting shape as a manuscript. This week, we’re going to cover the last five tips about turning that manuscript into something worth submitting. Any manuscript in its… Read moreTen Tips To A Better Manuscript – Part Two
Ten Tips to a Better Manuscript – Part One
We all get them. The butterflies that populate our stomachs before submitting a manuscript to a publishing company. The process is nerve-wracking enough without second guessing our submissions. It all starts with the first draft. The brainstorming, stream-of-consciousness, and outlines have all been… Read moreTen Tips to a Better Manuscript – Part One
First Draft or Stream of Consciousness?
It may be the first time you’re tackling a writing project or the thousandth time, but you’re not alone. We are all guilty of it at some point. “Stream of consciousness” writing. We sit down and start writing whatever comes… Read moreFirst Draft or Stream of Consciousness?
Author Spotlight – A look into the authors at AIW Press: Karen Malena
Here at AIW Press, we value our authors. They dedicate a lot of time and effort to tell their stories, and we want to show appreciation for all their hard work. This week will start our “Author Spotlight”, a segment… Read moreAuthor Spotlight – A look into the authors at AIW Press: Karen Malena
A Spooky Collection of Chilling Tales – AIW Press’s Newest Release
AIW Press is excited to announce the release of it’s newest anthology. Ten talented authors have come together in a spooky, suspenseful, and even terrifying combination of stories that are perfect for your horror film and ghost story lovers. Set in various different places… Read moreA Spooky Collection of Chilling Tales – AIW Press’s Newest Release