Blog | Miriam Van Scott

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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