Three Father’s Day Movie Ideas
June 14, 2017
What to do with Dad this Father’s Day … More Three Father’s Day Movie Ideas
Category: writing
What are some of your writing struggles?
June 7, 2017
Like every writer in the universe, I struggle with self-doubt and the “soggy middle” of my novels. The only thing you can do is power through it. … More What are some of your writing struggles?
A List of Book Promotion Sites
May 24, 2017
Marketing is a four letter word to most authors, and I don’t mean the word ‘love.’ Advertising and marketing are important no matter how icky it makes you feel. Writing a novel and making it available to the world doesn’t mean the world will take notice. Or care. Or fart in your general direction. Once … More A List of Book Promotion Sites
Writing Scintillating Scenes––Part VII
May 4, 2017
Originally posted on Donna L.H. Smith:
You’ve heard it said that writers should write using all their senses. Here’s why. A scene without sensory detail or imagery created by elaborating details is just a sentence. Create scintillating scenes by inserting unforgettable word images in the reader’s mind. Click to Tweet #amwriting #scintillatingscenes Sensory detail…
Neil Gaiman: 8 Good Writing Practices (1 min read)
April 26, 2017
There’s no one better to take writing advice from than bestselling author Neil Gaiman. “Tomorrow may be hell, but today was a good writing day, and on the good writing days nothing else matters.” – Neil Gaiman Is anyone else looking forward to watching American Gods on Starz? The link in the original post is … More Neil Gaiman: 8 Good Writing Practices (1 min read)
Top 5 Writer’s Blogs
April 19, 2017
Here are a few writers’ blogs I follow to learn from and be inspired by. … More Top 5 Writer’s Blogs
5 Crucial Things to Remember While Writing Your First Draft: #AmWriting #WritingWisdom #writingtips
April 12, 2017
These are great tips to keep in mind as you work on the first draft of your novel. I would add to this list: 6) Make an outline. You can do this before beginning the draft and/or as you go along. An outline will keep you organized and help you remember what each scene or … More 5 Crucial Things to Remember While Writing Your First Draft: #AmWriting #WritingWisdom #writingtips
Quarterly Writing Goals: Q1 2017
April 5, 2017
Once you’ve written down your goals, it’s easy to set them aside and forget about them. Doing a self-review is a good way to hold yourself accountable for achieving your aims. You can evaluate your progress by week or month, but I prefer by quarter. … More Quarterly Writing Goals: Q1 2017
5 Best Things About Being A Writer
March 22, 2017
Sure, being a writer has its challenges. Self-doubt chases you like an angry pimp. But, it’s still awesome. Here are my top five reasons why I love it. … More 5 Best Things About Being A Writer
Do I Need to Copyright My Book?
March 8, 2017
Originally posted on How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks:
Like ISBN, copyright questions are common and the legalities of it can be complex. In most cases, copyright is something an author won’t need to spend much time worrying about. The tasks to copyright a book are straightforward, starting with simply writing a book. If you…
