Tag Archive | creative writing
Grab Your Readers Attention – 5 Tricks To Kicking Down The 4th Wall
Originally posted on Sacha Black:
When I heard about Deadpool’s use of the 4th wall, I raised a skeptical eyebrow, checked the calendar to make sure it wasn’t May, and braced myself for some kind of Marvel comic pornstar love fest between Obi Wan and Asimov. I was disappointed, there was no need to call social…
Do you need to make a flyer to promote your book?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Yes, you do. Not like those littering your car windshield at Target or dropped on your front porch every weekend. No, this is something called an Author Information Sheet, AI for short. And not only is it important, but apparently it’s kinda expected when you go to a book fair, expo or…
F*** Fermi – I Never Liked A Paradox Anyway
Originally posted on Sacha Black:
I get questioned a lot on whether or not I believe the stuff I write in my weekly wonders. Mostly, I just like writing controversial or thought provoking stuff. But primarily, I research it cause it inspires my own stories. But, one thing I don’t mind admitting, is that I…
You Need To Try This Guaranteed Method of Creating Depth In Your Writing
Originally posted on Sacha Black:
One of my favourite quotes is a juxtaposition, pitting perfection against failure. “I think perfection is ugly. Somewhere in the things humans make, I want to see scars, failure, disorder, distortion.” Yohji Yamamoto There are a million juxtapositions I could have used as examples, even ones as simple as: light…
Do you know how to write a synopsis or summary?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
I’ve got about ten different ones written different summaries, synopsis or whatever for the same WIP. Yes, you heard right. I don’t like any of them, but I keep trying. That’s why I was so excited to read this post today. I loved how Bridget from Now Novel, has…
What Is An Editor’s Job?
Originally posted on Thirteen Cents Short:
I have worked with many clients over the years who weren’t clear on this subject, and it led to frustration for everyone involved. As such I decided to write this out as a way to explain what it is we do for you. Let’s start by discussing the three…
Where and how to find new ideas
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Writer’s block? Nope, just out of gas. Or out of ideas. Where a writer finds their ideas is different for every writer. And there are times when we feel plum empty. If that’s the case, maybe it’s time to stop, look around, listen and daydream a bit. Then start asking lots…
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