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Writing Links 1/22/18
Originally posted on Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author:
Night, Sunset Writing Links 1/22/18 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://legendsofwindemere.com/2018/01/13/buses-books-bedlam-and-bloodsuckers/ “I’ll admit I’m still nervous since this is going to be a fantasy vampire adventure. That middle part is tough because everyone has their own thoughts on what a vampire should and should not be.” True, the…
Battle lines…
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Image: William Blake – Hekate and the Moirai “Defy me?” says Routine. “Try something new?” asks Habit. “Yep,” cries Rebellion. “Absolutely!” answers Adventure. Lines are drawn, this could get ugly. Mediocrity and Excitement peek out from their respective corners. Wont and Want draw weapons…. Fate steps in…
Ten Questions Not to Ask an Author
Originally posted on Fiction Favorites:
? ? The inspiration for this list was preparing myself to attend four book festivals this year. I was making a list of items that I needed, and it occurred to me that I should prepare some answers to obvious questions. One thing leads to another, and the list is born.…
Do you need a little help describing voice?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
How about 240 ways to show a character’s voice? That’s right 240! Sometimes writers fall into a rut of using the same descriptive words over and over for our characters. This infographic helps avoid that particular pitfall. Don’t reach for that thesaurus instead, save this list posted by CHRIS THE…
…what knavery therein lurks?
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…one of the wee side issues which occurs frequently when people learn that this’ ol’ Jurassic is actually a scribbler is the request to have themselves feature in one of yer next crime thrillers… inevitably I ask the question, ‘Would that be as a good guy/lady or a bad guy/lady?’……
How To Write A Children’s Book In 9 Easy Steps #kindlepreneur
Originally posted on Motown Writers Network . . . Michigan Literary Network:
500+ KindlePreneur by Dave Chesson / Have you ever wondered how to write a children’s book, and if you have what it takes to create one? For me, it’s this smile. That’s my reason for writing children’s books. Many aspiring (and even accomplished) authors dream of writing a…
Book Review: The Wife Between Us (Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen) @StMartinsPress @greerkh @sarahpekkanen
Originally posted on Clues and Reviews:
You know that book you see everywhere? The one that is on every shelf at the bookstore, has a bajillion holds at the library and seems to be on every book list and book blog known to man? The Wife Between Us, by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, was…
8 Qualities That Are More Important than Talent for Writing Success…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
by Anne R. Allen Even if you have the writing talent of Lord Byron, you need these things. I understand why new writers want to be reassured they have writing talent. They don’t want to embark on the long road to a writing career if…
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