The Author's Chair
Bryan DavisWriting and Editing
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 32 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | a year ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
bryan42.substack.comLatest Issues
Dialogue Mechanics - Part 3
For this final post on dialogue, I will list some miscellaneous tips.
1. Don’t explain the spoken words. “Show, don’t tell” is crucial in dialogue. Don’t tell the emotions.
For example: “It’s the queen scow crow!” Gordon shouted in terro...
Dialogue Mechanics - Part Two
I heard the following story from a writing student: A teacher in a fourth grade class held a funeral for the word said. The students put the word in a coffin, threw flower petals on top, and chanted, "Said is dead. Don't use said." In other...
Dialogue Mechanics - Part One
Dialogue is an important part of great novels. Why? Because dialogue injects a feeling of reality. The fact is, most people talk. Some people talk a lot. So in order to make our stories realistic and natural, we need to show people talking....
Writing Point of View - Part 9
In this post, I will continue my discussion of Motivation/Reaction Units (MRUs). As I mentioned in my previous post, these units are cause-and-effect sequences in a story that show a cycle of cause (motivation), then effect (reaction), whic...
Writing Point of View - Part 8
This is part eight of my discussion on point of view (POV) and will also serve as part one of a discussion on Motivation/Reaction Units (MRU).
Here is the list we have been working through - ways to get inside a character's head:
The Auth...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Author's Chair.
| Subscribers | Monthly Web Visits | Accepts Sponsors | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Cost per Ad | |||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
I am the author of several bestselling fantasy series for youth and adults.
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Author's Chair?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Author's Chair on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does The Author's Chair have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Author's Chair, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in The Author's Chair?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Author's Chair as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Author's Chair?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Author's Chair using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Author's Chair?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Author's Chair. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The Author's Chair?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.