The first anything with a novel is tough to get right. The first chapter is especially difficult. … More 3 Do’s And Don’ts Of #Writing The Opening Chapter Of A Novel
Setting is the background where your characters act out the novel’s events. … More 5 Tips For Writing Settings In A Novel
Are you on track to meet your annual or quarterly writing goals? … More Quarterly Writing Goals: Q2 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?
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
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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…
Here are a few writers’ blogs I follow to learn from and be inspired by. … More Top 5 Writer’s Blogs
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
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
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
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