Writing Help and Advice for All
How to make your characters likable?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Or… Is it necessary that every character be likable? Need all characters be — pleasant, nice friendly, agreeable, affable, amiable, genial, personable, charming, popular, good-natured, engaging, appealing endearing convivial, congenial, simpatico, winning, delightful, enchanting, lovable, adorable, sweet, or lovely? Recently, I just finished a book but didn’t like a…
Learn How To Self-Edit #AuthorToolboxBlogHop: Flashback Vs. Backstory
Originally posted on Kristina Stanley:
Thank you, Raimey Gallant for organizing the #AuthorToolboxBlogHop. This is a monthly blog hop on the theme of resources/learning for authors: posts related to the craft of writing, editing, querying, marketing, publishing, blogging tips for authors, reviews of author-related products, anything that an author would find helpful. To continue hopping through other…
Writing and The Hidden Power Of The Subconscious: Summoning Your Muse – by Ruth Harris…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Anne R. Allen site: “What The Subconscious is to every other man, in its creative aspect becomes, for writers, The Muse.” ~ Ray Bradbury What Ray Bradbury called the muse, Stephen King called the “guys in the basement.” Others call it the sixth sense,…
Michigan Publishers
Originally posted on Motown Writers Network . . . Michigan Literary Network:
Prior to submitting to any of this publishers, please look them up on WriterBeware.com for any complaints. Motown Writers Network is only listing, not endorsing and we do not get paid to post this information. Some of these publishers may charge while others may work as…
How to promote your audiobook – by Sandra Beckwith…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Build Book Buzz Pour a cup of coffee . . . make a cup of tea . . . and prepare to learn about how to promote your audiobook. The questions are mine; the answers are from Karen Commins. Read the full article HERE
A friendlier way of outlining
Originally posted on Story Empire:
This post was a special request, and I’m happy to explain my process. I’m going to ask you pantsers to read it too. I may not change your mind, but you might glean a tip or two anyway. Today, we’re going to talk about outlining, but we’re going to do…
Publishing is a Business: 10 Tips to Protect your Creative Writer Self in the Marketplace – by Anne R. Allen…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Alas, publishing is about the bottom line, not warm fuzzies and gold stars. The biggest obstacle many new writers face in making the leap from beginning writer to professional author is accepting that publishing is a business. Continue reading HERE
Author Toolbox Blog Hop: Writing a Synopsis
Originally posted on Megan Morgan:
It’s time for the Author Toolbox Blog Hop! The hop takes place the third Wednesday of every month (minus November/December) and focuses on the sharing of resources and learning tools for authors. Stop by the hop page and check out all the participants and their posts this month! Also check…
Writing Tips: How Writers Can Use Punctuation To Great Effect – by Joanna Penn…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Commas are my personal nemesis. Those tiny little marks on a page can completely change the sense of a sentence, as per the fantastic book, Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss. But how do we make the most of punctuation? Rachel Stout from…
3 Pieces of Advice No Writer Should Ever Forget – by J.C. Wolfe…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Writing is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be extremely challenging. Every artist is unique and every writer has their reasons for wanting to write, yet there are some pieces of advice that hold true for all creative spirits. Whenever you find yourself at a…
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