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The Technical Aspects of Writing Dragons
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Whitney Carter Writing dragons is a popular topic here at Invisible Ink, and one of my personal favorites. We’ve talked about general tips for writing them and some of the common types, and today I want to look at some of the more technical aspects of writing these mythical creatures. My…
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…
My Advice for New Writers by John W. Howell
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? I was at a book signing the other day, and a person asked me a question that caused me to have to think a little before blurting out an answer. The question was, “What should every new writer know?” My answer at the time seemed to satisfy the…
Reading With New Eyes
I discovered yesterday that becoming an author has ruined my enjoyment of some books. It’s something that I find very depressing. It all began when I rushed to buy a new book from one of my favourite indie authors. As it is someone on my must buy list I was extremely excited by the new…
Words in a Picture: The Wonder of Graphic Novels
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
It is an odd time in the world of graphic novels. Superhero movies remain money making bastions. People laud Alan Moore, Joss Whedon, Neil Gaiman, and others who write graphic novels. Despite these signs of popularity, the New York Times recently eliminated its Graphic Bestseller lists. One of the major centers…
Do you have a favorite point of view?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
In what POV do you write? Which do you prefer, 1st, 2nd or 3rd? Image source I find that most of the time I gravitate toward 1st, especially when writing children’s books. But sometimes I let the character pick. Sound crazy? Sometimes I think so. But if I start…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 