Writing & Editing News

• 16/04/2018in Uncategorized

  Consider Belt Publishing’s City Anthologies to Research a Crime Fiction Location

  In crime fiction, location is as important as the plot to make the characters and setting more real for readers. It is rooted in a particular place and time. Most often, crime novels are set in cities; some cities inspire more crime writers than others because of their grit. Belt Publishing’s City Anthologies reveal the...
• 09/04/2018in Writing & Editing Resources

  Popular Crime Fiction Sub-Genres

  Crime fiction usually involves solving a mystery or why it occurred (such as “Crime and Punishment” by Dostoevsky and “Chanson Douce” by Leila Slimani). Crime fiction captivates readers by engaging their curiosity and desire to solve puzzles, and providing escapist entertainment that offers a break from their mundane lives or touches an inner fear ...
• 02/04/2018in Writing & Editing Resources

  The Institute of American Indian Arts Nurtures Native American and Indigenous Writers

  The Santa Fe-based Institute of American Indian Arts (“IAIA”) provides a Native American art and culture-centric curriculum. Since 2012, the IAIA has offered a MFA in creative writing. In 2014, IAIA established a bi-annual writers’ festival; and in 2017, it awarded its first Sherman Alexie Scholarship of $7,500 per semester. A Unique Institution IA...
• 26/03/2018in Writing & Editing Resources

  The Syrian Refugee Crisis Inspired Afghan-American Writer Khaled Hosseini’s Novel, “Sea Prayer”

  Khaled Hosseini’s fourth and newest book is inspired by Alan Kurdi, the young child whose lifeless body was found on a Turkish beach. “Sea Prayer” is a short, illustrated book for readers of all ages and follows a virtual reality show of the same title that was scripted by Hosseini. Acclaimed Novelist and UNHCR Goodwill...
• 19/03/2018in Writing & Editing Resources

  Unconventional Astrid Lindgren Conceived Unconventional Pippi Longstocking

  If you have never heard of Astrid Lindgren, you should correct that gap, especially if you aspire to be a children’s book author. To get started you may want to see “Becoming Astrid,” the recently made movie about the beloved children’s book author. If you visit Stockholm, include a trip to Junibacken, the children’s museum,...