Tag Archive | Authors
Taking Time For Your Writing…and the Guilt That Comes With It
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Lauren Sapala ? If you’re a writer—and especially if you’re a writer who isn’t bringing in a significant (or any) amount of income from your writing—then you probably struggle with feeling guilty a lot of the time. I know I do. Because you see, I’m not just a…
Editing Tip: Common Consistency Errors You Might Be Making
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Emily Nemchick ? When you check your own manuscript for errors, you are probably looking for misspelled words, dodgy grammar, and the inevitable typos. Those are all things you need to correct—but you should also be aware of pesky consistency errors that are commonplace in poorly edited manuscripts.…
3 Types of Conflict to Improve Your Story
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Ryan Lanz ? I love the show Survivor. I know, I know. It’s a guilty pleasure. I’m a bit of a junkie for the show. I’ve probably seen 90% of the episodes since it started 57 years ago (ish). May Jeff Probst never retire. I was wondering to…
Four Ways to Plan Showing Vs. Telling in Your Novel
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Andrea Lundgren ? As writers, we’ve been told over and over how it’s much better to show a reader something rather than tell them, and recently, I wrote about how one can use dance to show a character’s thoughts and how she changes. As a general rule, showing…
Here’s Why Pitching Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Meg Dowell ? Pitching isn’t so bad. So you’ve reached that point in Writing Insanity Land. You’re ready to pitch article ideas to publications. Hurray! There’s just one problem … Pitching is scary. The first article I remember officially pitching was (of course) about NaNoWriMo. I wish I…
How to Start a Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writers – by Susan Shain…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Write Life: So you want to start a blog? If you’re a writer, it makes perfect sense: You can use a blog to serve as your author platform, market your book or find new freelance writing clients. But where do you begin? Though…
What’s Write for Me with E. Kay, Eliot and Freya
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Join Us Live Wednesday, May 23 from 4-6 PM Eastern on Blog Talk Radio! Need some excitement in your life? Some flavor, if you will…. Well, these three authors have plenty! Whether you want a sports themed murder mystery, a cyborg soldier, or some spooky paranormal mystery/ romance, they have…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 