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A New Phase for The Bloke and Learning to Work Backwards
Originally posted on Suzie Speaks:
It’s been an interesting few weeks. I decided to focus my attentions on areas outside of my blog primarily and get a fresh perspective on various aspects of life that weren’t as positive as they should have been. I was full of ideas of where I could go and what…
6 Reasons to Relaunch Your Book – by Penny Sansevieri…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
On Jane Friedman site: Will and Grace, The Gilmore Girls, X-Files, and the upcoming Murphy Brown: Reboots are popular, and we need or enjoy a reboot from time to time. Books are no different. Book relaunches can take a variety of forms. If done right, they…
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: Eldonna Edwards Weighs the Pros and Cons…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Anne R. Allen site: Yes! Traditional publishing is possible after self-publishing. I’d been writing a novel off-and-on for over a decade when life threw me one of those cosmic curveballs that sent me careening in a totally different direction. Actually, it was more like…
I Felt A Funeral, In My Brain by Will Walton Review
Hello my little favorite munchkins. How are you all doing? I am doing well. I am currently working on a bunch of homework. I was able to finish a project or two for school and a essay which is really great. I was able to get this ARC of this book at YallWest. Are any…
Please vote for the cover for “Shadows & Lies” (A Carson Reno Mystery) by Award-winning author Gerald W. Darnell on AuthorsDB – #MysteryThriller&Suspense, #Mystery, #PrivateInvestigators, #HardBoiled
Originally posted on Viv Drewa:
Click here to vote for the cover for “Shadows and Lies” All Carson Reno, Mystery Series Books, are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order. What happens when a rich client, three beautiful women, a shifty businessman, a gambler and a missing spouse are…
“Rheanon’s Heart” (Time Travel Society Series, Book 3) by Crystal Miles Gauthier – #Literature&Fiction, #Genre Fiction, #Horror, #Occult, #HistoricalFiction
Originally posted on Viv Drewa:
#Historical, #Paranormal, #Shifter, #Romance, #Adventure, #Witch’s Rheanon Donatesu taught at a prestigious girls school in London. She prided her self on being able to take a young woman under her wing to teach her about science…
Got Nothing to Say on Social Media? Check Out These Examples! – by Frances Caballo…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Social Media Just for Writers: Many people are confused about what they should say on social media. Feeling like you’re in the same situation? No worries. Just keep reading. You may remember the 80/20 rule: 80 percent of the time, you promote your colleagues,…
Character Quotes from Something New by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“That sounds like a spiffy idea,” Austin agreed. “Spiffy?” Liat smirked, scoffing at him. “I sense disapproval of my word choice, Miss Vogel.” “Since when does anyone under sixty say spiffy?” “I thought I’d start a new trend.” Austin unlocked his trailer and led her inside. © 2018…
Tips On Writing Characters With Agency
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
One thing you hear about a lot when you start sending your manuscript out into the world is ‘agency’. Most agents (and publishers) are looking for characters who make things happen, not ones who merely react to the situation they’re stuck with. https://youtu.be/V3Hpm-z9068 In general, inciting incidents…
Historical Research for Writers and Enthusiasts – How to Do It and Why
I recently had the opportunity to make use of my master’s degree in history when I gave a talk to a local writers group on how to use history to spice up your fiction writing. The idea is that history is filled with stories–millions and millions of them. Down through the ages cultures have developed,…
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