In light of recent events in the author community, particularly relating to anthologies, author services, publishing, and collaborations, Passionate Ink would like to caution all members to do their research before working with any company. Questions like: Have they been identified by Writer Beware as a high-risk business? Do they have a website? Do… see more
Naughty is nice and this sugar has spice! The 2022 Passionate Ink anthology, Holiday Shorts includes hot holiday-themed stories from thirteen of our talented members: Ryley Banks, C.E. DeRosier, Jena Doyle, WD Drames, Raisa Greywood, Sylvie Haas, Jordyn Kross, Candice LaBria, Cindy Redding, Maggie Sims, Marie Tuhart, Cadence Vonn, and Calia Wilde. From biker santas,… see more
Join us inside the forum from Sept 12-23rd FREE TO MEMBERS! Why is it a struggle to describe your novel in just a few words? Let alone make it sound exciting? You know how to write. You wrote an entire book. So 150 words should be easy, right? Wrong. Because they’re different skills. The… see more
BookBub Workshop – August 27th at 3 PM CT – For Passionate Ink Members Only Curious about Book Bub? This class will teach you about how to use your Book Bub author profile to gain followers and to follow other authors. Book Bub is a great marketing tool. We will also explore Feature Deals, Ads,… see more
“Conflict” with Cassandra Carr – August (All Month – in the Forum) Stories without conflict are too boring to read. But how does one keep the conflict up, from scene-to-scene, especially across a longer work, until it builds to a denouement that reads like a tidal wave of resolution, especially in the bedroom? No matter… see more
In July 2021, Amazon introduced a new storytelling option – stories told one small chunk at a time. Kindle Vella short episodes are meant to give readers the option of reading during short breaks in their day. The new platform is a way for readers to discover new fiction and a new way for authors… see more
Writing for Anthologies – Participating in an anthology can be a great way to gain valuable exposure. You also get access to other authors, as well as publishers. In this workshop you will learn how to determine if a particular anthology is good for you and the nitty-gritty details you need to keep in mind… see more
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Passionate Plume! Contemporary Erotic Romance – Long Mint to Be by Madelynne Ellis Contemporary Erotic Romance – Short The War Within – Barb Simmons Erotic Fiction The Lodger: That Summer by Levi Huxton Historical Erotic Romance Olivia and the Masked Duke by Grace Callaway Speculative Erotic Romance… see more
Please join us for a members-only FREE workshop hosted by Carrie Lofty on June 23rd, 6:30 pm CST. While studying abroad at the University of East Anglia, Carrie lured an unsuspecting Englishman to the States, where she’s kept him a happy ex-pat for twenty-five years. They live just north of Chicago with their… see more
Marketing and branding aren’t the same thing, though many people think they are. Branding is a subset of marketing, but both are necessary to make sure your story gets the attention it needs to stand out from the publishing crowd. In this course you’ll learn about different techniques – some that you as the author… see more