Author Archives: Kelly Abell

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About Kelly Abell

I am a writer, blogger, and graphic artist. My aim for you is to utilize this blog to help you improve your writing skills, and to educate you on the publishing business. If you need help with writing, want to self-publish a book and need advice, or just want to kick a story idea around to see what works best, that's what I'm here for. As I gain knowledge from editors and publishers, I will share that knowledge with you. As writers we should always strive to improve our craft and grow. A day should not pass where you haven't learned or tried something new with your writing. Many thanks to my Night Owl Friend, Lea Ellen Borg for editing my posts! Best to you and all your characters and stories. Write on, my friends...Write on.

New Release – Secrets of a Wolf

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Normally I stick to writing tips, but today I wanted to share my newest release with you. While I’m working on my Civil War Historical Fiction Novel, I’m writing and releasing a series of short novellas in The Guardians of … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch – Author Fran Orenstein – Tips for Writing Children’s Books

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Happy New Year Everyone. It already looks like 2016 is going to be a great year. Today on the porch, I have award winning author Fran Orenstein, and she’s got some great information to share with us on writing for … Continue reading →

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Ideas For Successful Book Signings

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I recently read this post from a very successful writer that I know. He’s been on The Porch a few times. Frank Allan Rodgers.  He does a lot of his own marketing and he had these suggestions: I don’t schedule … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I’d like to take a moment and wish all my readers a very Happy Holidays. I hope it is a safe and happy time for  all. And since we never see these in sunny Florida, I’ll add them to my greeting. … Continue reading →

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Breathe Life Into Your Characters

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I was reading a friend’s new novel this week, and I thought of a few things that I would like to share.  The writer had a really good story, a good hook, and a solid plot,  but, alas, his/her characters were … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: Showing Vs. Telling

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I love my editor. A published author is NOTHING without a good editor and I’m very lucky to have one in my writing life. I’m working on a few projects, and hope to release the first story in my new … Continue reading →

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3 Steps To Writing An Effective PLOT TWIST

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Very useful information on writing plot twists. Sharing from Dan’s blog. Thanks Dan And Allison the original author.   Source: 3 Steps To Writing An Effective PLOT TWIST

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Simple Writing Tip

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Nuff Said. 🙂

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Pre-Editing Your Manuscript

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Years ago I worked with a phenomenal editor on my book The Lost Jewels of Hera. I loved her so much, I’m still with her today. I wanted to share with you the first email she sent me before we … Continue reading →

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Words To Cut From Your Manuscript

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Here is some great information I found on Diana Urban’s blog. When you’re revising any piece of writing — a novel, a news article, a blog post, marketing copy, etc. — there are certain words you should delete to make the … Continue reading →

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