Blog | Miriam Van Scott

Apr 29, 20222 min read

Free Publicity & How to Use Social Media as a Force Multiplier

Authors are always looking for ways to promote books without breaking the bank. Here’s a list of free publicity opportunities I’ve...

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Mar 29, 20222 min read

Ditch the Crutch

One of the biggest challenges in writing is getting your point across to readers, so don’t sabotage your message with words and phrases...

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Feb 28, 20222 min read

How to Write a Great First Chapter

One of the biggest issues novelists struggle with is how to begin their books. And that’s a valid concern, because experts will tell you...

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Jan 31, 20223 min read

Book Launch in the time of Covid

From the time I read Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot in 1977, I’ve dreamed of penning a horror novel of my own. That goal stayed with me...

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Dec 31, 20212 min read

The Hell Lady

It’s hard to believe that it’s already 2022, a full three decades since I first pitched the idea for what would become my first book. The...

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Nov 29, 20213 min read

10 FREE Ways Readers Can Help Authors Promote Their Books

As the release of my debut novel Bandun Gate fast approaches, family and friends have been reaching out asking what they can do to help...

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Oct 14, 20212 min read

Monsters, Madness & Movies: hidden gems

The Season of Scares is upon us again, and to mark the occasion I’ve put together a list of lesser-known horror films that are every bit...

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Sep 21, 20212 min read

Rules for Exploring Abandoned Churches

As I put the finishing touches on my Charleston-based horror story, I continue to explore the Holy City's dark side. Here are some...

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