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Pamela Koehne-Drube

Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Dark Academia
Pamela is a freelance ghostwriter, editor, and professional historian. She writes non-fiction and fiction works for both commercial publishers and self-published writers, and has published short stories of her own under her pen name. She is currently writing her first full-length novel.
 
  ·  November 27 2023 Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Dark Academia

Originating as an internet phenomenon, Dark Academia has captured the imaginations of both writers and readers. With it...more

 
  ·  November 24 2023 4 Reading Tips That Will Make You A Better Writer

Writing is a skill that takes practice, but there is more to being a great writer than simply putting words on a page. ...more

 
  ·  November 20 2023 A Beginner’s Guide to Dialogue Tags

Dialogue tags can make or break a reader’s immersion in your dialogue. Great use of dialogue tags can result in clear...more

 
  ·  November 17 2023 How to Write an Engaging Author Bio

Ever wondered how to effectively introduce yourself to your readers? An engaging, well-written author bio can do just t...more

 
  ·  November 16 2023 Progress Update #7

With NaNoWriMo in full sprint, it’s already been a busy month for us. We smashed our first milestone, with over 500 m...more

 
  ·  November 13 2023 How to Vet a Literary Agent

How do you find out if a literary agent is right for you? If you're not sure, you're in good company. There's no one-si...more

 
  ·  November 3 2023 Finding Your NaNoWriMo Muse: Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has begun, and with it comes the fear of the quintessential writer's dilemma: ...more

 
  ·  October 27 2023 How To Write a Truly Memorable Villain

Today’s readers are more discerning than ever. They don’t want to see cookie-cutter villains who do evil for evilâ€...more

 
  ·  October 23 2023 How to Write a Killer Book Synopsis

Writing a book synopsis is probably one of the hardest parts of the submission process when you’re finally ready to f...more

 
  ·  October 16 2023 5 Tips to Write a Good Subplot That Every Writer Needs to Know

A subplot is a secondary plotline in your story. To write a good subplot, you should support and enhance the main story...more