Feeling the Burn: How to Avoid Burnout While Writing a Book

Feeling the Burn: How to Avoid Burnout While Writing a Book

For most authors, writing is far more than just a career—it’s a passion. The thought of starting a new book project is, at first, one that sparks rigorous motivation and enthusiasm. But all too often, that initial “get up and go” mentally quickly melts away into...
NC Writers’ Network: Spring Conference

NC Writers’ Network: Spring Conference

Technica will be exhibiting at the Spring North Carolina Writers’ Network Spring Conference on Saturday, April 20th, which brings a full day of classes and discussions on the craft and business of writing. See the below information from the NC Writers’...
The Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Prologue

The Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Prologue

Writing a prologue can be difficult and intimidating. A prologue—the short opening section of a story—may be the first thing you read when picking up a novel. Consequently, some writers are afraid of giving away too much plot information, or of not enticing the reader...
Interview With Aurea Franklin

Interview With Aurea Franklin

In today’s edition of Technica Talks, we interview Aurea Franklin: Army veteran and author of Silent Freedom and Indivisible. We’ll talk about her writing process, current published books, what “Silent Freedom” means to her, and some tips she...