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6 Key Differences Between Storytelling and Writing – by Gordon Long…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Indies Unlimited site: Lately I’ve been working on a project recording people’s personal stories and editing them for publication. While creating these transformations, I have gained a new appreciation for the difference between a work told by a storyteller to a live audience and…
The 5 Traits That All Successful Authors Share – Kobo Writing Life…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
If you want to be a 100 metre sprinter, you need more than just the sort of quick-twitch fibres that’ll carry you to the finish line in around 10 seconds. If you’re hoping to become an actor the ability to convey stylized emotion is a…
B is for Brand!
Originally posted on Pen & Paper:
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? I came across this great article on Writer’s Digest, entitled Alpha-Blog Soup, by Gabriela Pereira, published this month and can be found Writer’s Digest on: https://www.writersdigestshop.com/writer-s-digest-magazine-may-june-2-wd0618 I was totally engaged with the content. It appears there are levels to conquer before I…
“ing’ Words Revisited
Originally posted on Writing your first novel-Things you should know:
A while back, I revised my novel and noticed something that should have leaped off the page during past reviews, but didn’t. I was having a love affair with ‘ing’. These ‘ing’ words were all over the place. I stopped the revision process and did…
How To Write A Scene That Works: The Story Grid Way – by Valerie Francis…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Creative Penn: Intro by Joanna Penn: It can be easy to assume that writing a story is just about getting words on the page. After all, we’ve read and watched and listened to so many stories that creating one can’t be difficult, right?…
#12 Query Corner: ”
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
Welcome to: Morgan’s Query Corner: Answering Your Query Quandaries GLASS is a YA fantasy. This Cinderella retelling begins after the ball. The glass-maker’s niece and a reformed playboy prince plot to end their engagement is paused when a plague starts sweeping the nation. NOTE: If you submit your query to me…
Reading Links…4/10/18
Originally posted on Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author:
butterfly Reading Links…4/10/18 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://kriswrites.com/2018/04/06/recommended-reading-list-march-2018/ https://libraryoferana.wordpress.com/2018/04/06/swift-six-character-interview-rufus-redblade-dragons-fantasy/ I am a Griffin-rider. We used to protect the Archduke and his household before he was murdered. One might say we failed, but a man may be killed in many ways which do not look like murder. https://libraryoferana.wordpress.com/2018/04/07/dirty-dozen-author-interview-john-d-payne-fantasy-dragons/…
What you need to know about writing a children’s book?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Wow! Two years have passed. Yes, it was two years ago this April, I finished the final touches on my first pre-school picture book. Writing and publishing a picture book was a big learning curve. Took me a year to finish this tiny 32-page book. Whew! Maybe you have…
Vanity Book Publishing And Self-Publishing Are Not The Same – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: Vanity book publishing has a bad reputation, and it is no surprise why this is so. If you are a new author, beware of publishers who offer to publish your book. Also be just as wary of publishers you discover that…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 