Tag Archive | author
Finding Funding: Writing in a Kickstarter World
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Readers and writers are living in a crowdfunded world. Where once publishers oversaw which books came into print now writers just need to convince potential readers to support them. Writers suddenly have more opportunities, but they are restricted by the market as well. Kickstarter is one of the largest venues…
What’s a Writer of Thrillers to do When Reality Outstrips Fiction? by Brian Greiner
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
What’s a writer of thrillers to do when reality outstrips fiction? by Brian Greiner The great fun in writing thrillers is playing with fascinating technologies and concepts. The problem with thrillers is that eventually, reality renders all that great tech obsolete—sometimes laughably so. So how can a writer deal…
Villains by Deek Rhew
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
Villains. Just the thought elicits visions of maniacal laughter, devilish plots, bumbling sidekicks, and plans to take over / dominate / destroy the Earth. We root for their failure, cringe at their dastardly deeds, and weep at the havoc they wreak. But to a superhero, these evildoers are as…
Authors Reading Their Own Writing
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
There is something remarkable about hearing authors read their own works aloud. Often they emphasize words that are unexpected, or they add extra shades of meaning to the phrases. With all of today’s modern connectivity, it is easy to hear authors read their works even if the listener can’t afford…
Book Reviewing Isn’t Simple – The Dark Truth of Author Bullying
Originally posted on Happymeerkatreviews:
*Ok, I’m honestly a little scared of posting this as I don’t want any more harassment from the wrong people… The above picture pretty much sums up how I feel today. I’m exhausted and drained from all the horrible things that have happened recently. I’ve faced cold distant treatment, attacks on…
Writing through Your Fear
Originally posted on Kate M. Colby:
Whether you’re a beginning writer or a seasoned veteran, writing can be scary. Fiction authors put out original imaginings that often hold deeper truths (or are falsely judged to reveal something about the writer). Nonfiction authors declare themselves an authority on a topic, who readers depend upon for knowledge…
The Project Balancing Act of Authors
Originally posted on Legends of Windemere:
Eli Roth L. Marie asked: “How do you juggle multiple series? What do you do to transition from one series to the next? What stories or characters from Windemere would you like to see in graphic novel form if you had the opportunity?” I’m going to answer #3 first:…
Can A Writer Have Too Many Ideas?
Originally posted on Writer's Treasure Chest:
Picture courtesy of http://www.google.com ? ? I’m in fact a little curious how other writers are doing this… Do you ever feel like your head is bursting with all the ideas you got? How do you sort them out? How do you arrange them? ? Let’s say: you…
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