Category Archives: Writing Advice

My Approach to Writing Novels

Posted on January 19, 2021 4:21 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

There are many approaches to writing a novel, and no “one right way.” As I write my fourth novel, I thought I’d share my views about this topic, since many readers are curious about how writers do what they do. Continue reading →

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Upcoming Talk on Writing Suspense

Posted on April 2, 2018 10:56 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

I’ll be speaking on the topic “Suspenseful Storytelling: My Tricks to Keep Readers Turning Pages,” on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the Kent Island branch of the Queen Anne’s County Public Library, in Stevensville, Maryland. If you are in the … Continue reading →

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Marketing for Authors

Posted on March 14, 2018 7:14 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

At the 2018 Bay to Ocean Writers Conference, I gave a PowerPoint presentation on marketing for writers, titled “Targeting Your Readers to Maximize Sales.” I’ve received a lot of requests from authors for a copy of my presentation, which focuses … Continue reading →

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International Thriller Writers Features Interview with The Vigilante Author

Posted on March 3, 2018 6:01 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  One of the most rewarding things that can happen to any professional is recognition by one’s peers. My work has been graced with generous reviews and endorsement blurbs by some outstanding fellow thriller writers. But now, with the publication … Continue reading →

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Writing Challenges

Posted on May 10, 2016 4:00 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

Before I began to create fiction, I anticipated that the hardest thing for me would be writing believable dialogue and — for this series of novels — creating a credible romance between Dylan Hunter and Annie Woods. I worried about … Continue reading →

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Interview with Russell Blake — NYT Bestselling Thriller Author

Posted on April 11, 2016 8:44 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Folks, this interview introduction will be longer than usual, because the author I’m spotlighting deserves a proper build-up. One of the most humbling experiences any writer can undergo is to encounter another writer whose output and success put one’s … Continue reading →

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Ten Most Important Ways to Market Your Ebooks

Posted on March 13, 2016 5:38 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  On March 12, 2016, I gave an informal presentation before the Bay to Ocean Writers Conference at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, Maryland. My topic was “Ten Most Important Ways to Market Your Ebooks.” A YouTube video of my … Continue reading →

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How I Do It — An Interview

Posted on February 21, 2016 7:19 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  THE ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT AUTHORS (ALLi) has just published an interview with me as part of their weekly series: “How I Do It: Indie Authors Share the Secrets of Their Success.” Writers struggling to write, publish, or break through … Continue reading →

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Interview with John Clarkson — Author of Crime Thrillers

Posted on August 4, 2015 7:16 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Back in the 1990s, browsing in a bookstore, I happened upon an intriguing-looking thriller titled And Justice for One, written by some fellow named John Clarkson. The back cover copy opened with an irresistible teaser: “If someone you loved was the … Continue reading →

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Your Book of Gold

Posted on July 24, 2015 3:34 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

A message to struggling and discouraged authors: “If you only write one book in your whole life, and only sell 600 copies or less, nonetheless, I assure you, I solemnly assure you, that this book will be someone’s absolutely favorite … Continue reading →

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