Room to Bloom by Nevada McPherson
When you sit down to create a novel, graphic novel, screenplay, or any other piece of writing, chances are you have a purpose in mind—an idea to get across, or just characters and a story to share with the world.
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Open Call for Nonfiction Essays for Anthology by Erin Lale
Each chapter will be an essay by a different author on what they’ve learned through inspiration to write fiction, through applying the universal truths of their lives to fiction, and other gnosis learned through the process of writing. Wherever this wisdom comes from, it all qualifies as long as it occurred in the author’s mind due to writing fiction.
Self Publishing VS Traditional Publishing by Deanna Jackson
Lately I find myself saying, “One day my book will be on that shelf” whenever I pass by the isle that holds all the literary material at a store. I know the hard work it will take to see that come true but I also know that which route to publishing I take plays a part.
Two Projects at Once by Raina Schell
Are you trying to edit one novel while writing another? This is what many writers find themselves having to do. Maybe you recently finished a novel, during NaNo perhaps. Or you wrote one awhile back and shelved it. Regardless, unless you edit that manuscript several times over it won’t be ready for prime time.
When It All Turns Bad by Jami Gray
In January I started a new series project. This time I did it right. During my writing career I’ve morphed from a complete pantser (one who dives in with no set plan) to an assisted pantser (one who must have significant sign posts to complete the story journey safely). With my first series, The Kyn Kronicles,
To Conference, or not to Conference, That is the Question by Jami Gray
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Jami Gray as she shares with us “To Conference, or not to Conference, That is the Question.”
Characters and Their Sensory Limitations: POV and Description by Susanne Lakin
Few writers pay much attention to character placement, but this is something of paramount concern to filmmakers, and a subject I cover in depth in Shoot Your Novel. A director has to lay out his camera shots, deciding when a close-up shot would be more effective than a long shot, for example. He may want the camera positioned far away from the action, to make details unclear and evoke curiosity or misinterpretation. Or he may have an extreme close-up to ensure viewers don’t miss a tiny detail that is crucial to the plot.
Fiction Physics (remember, the F in Physics is for fun!) by Catharine Bramkamp
I work with an engineer on the show – someone devoted to reality as much as he’s devoted to fantasy. Interestingly my son is a Geo-Physicist and is equally passionate about fantasy and science fiction. Which should be a lesson to writers: even brilliant people read to be transported to far away lands. Remember that you are writing for brilliant readers, some even more brilliant than you.
Using AIDA To Sell Your Books By Ines Johnson
Book trailers are visual depictions of a book’s storyline, sometimes made by fans, which are a great way to get readers enthused. But have you ever considered making a book commercial?
What the heck is LibraryThing.com? by Carol Malone
Author Carol Malone discovers LibraryThing? Today we welcome back author Carol Malone as she shares another amazing aspect of the writing journey – that of getting your book in front of as many people...
“How to Find Good Books to Read?” Ask Book Publicist Scott Lorenz
What Should I Read? I was recently asked this question by a reporter and it really made me think about the process a book lover goes through when determining what book to buy.
Writing the “Anti-Hero” by Rahima Warren
Kyr’s courage is the courage to look within, face his own pain, rage and remorse, and find his way to forgiveness and love.
Creativity: The Bull That Wouldn’t Die by Gordon Rothwell
Then there’s the idea that simply won’t go away. It lingers in the back of your mind and takes permanent residence there. So it was with my bullfight story.
Don’t Go Overboard: Managing Proportion for Novel Writing by Kay Keppler
Problems like these are problems of proportion. You want to give readers enough detail and discussion to hold their interest, but you don’t want to give more detail than the scene requires.
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