Pearl Luke's Blog: Pearl Luke's Book and Writing Blog

Jul 10, Participles: Bothersome Verbs

Participles: When to use them, when to avoid them in your creative writing.

Aug 14, Clocks Lie by Wade Bell

Clocks Lie, a short story by Alberta writer Wade Bell

Feb 20, How to Write an Autobiography

Learn how to write an autobiography that allows you to leave your life story for a son, daughter or other loved one. Basic information to help anyone get started.

Feb 16, Baggage Claim by Kelly Piner

Baggage Claim, a short story by psychologist Kelly Piner

Jan 15, 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Call for Entries

Calling all indie book authors and publishers - including small presses, mid-size independent publishers, university presses, e-book publishers, and self-published authors who have a book written in English released in 2018, 2019 or 2020 or with a 2018, 2019 or 2020 copyright date, to enter the most rewarding book awards program.

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards offers over 70 Categories - More than 70 Awards – with over 70 monetary prizes totaling more than $10,000 in cash, including $1,500 cash prizes plus trophies for best fiction book and best non-fiction book, $750 cash prizes plus trophies for second best fiction book and non-fiction book and $500 cash prizes plus trophies for third best fiction book and non-fiction book.

Jan 8, Adventure Writers Competition

The Adventure Writers Competition, sponsored by the Clive Cussler Family, the Clive Cussler Collector's Society, Braveship Books, Venator Media Services and Sven Gillhoolie Publishing is an international competition now in our ninth year. We have one category: Adventure, so any novels over 50,000 words that are in the realm of action/adventure/thriller/mystery - but chocked-full of adventure - are welcome. We do not accept sci-fi, fantasy, horror or young children's books. All fees collected are used to promote the contest, the finalists and the winner. We are a non-profit organization. We are open for entries January 1 through April 30 of 2020. See our website for info on rules and entering. As our finalist judge, Dirk Cussler says: "Get in on the action!"

Jan 6, Tips for Writing a Novel

Top Ten Tips for Writing a Novel from Pearl Luke, author of Burning Ground and Madame Zee

Jan 5, Creative Writing Resources

Creative writing resources for hours of inspiration, tips, activities, help, and entertainment for creative writers.

Dec 10, 5 Ways a Writing Mentor Can Help You Be a Better Writer

A good writing mentor can not only help perfect your writing, but can also teach, offer support and help you find paying markets.

Nov 29, WRITE A NOVEL, BUT CHECK THESE CRUCIAL ELEMENTS

Write a novel alongside a professional and receive regular feedback. Writing a publishable novel means nailing some crucial techniques.