Tag Archive | writing advice
Self-Published Writers: Should We Be Afraid?
Originally posted on Write of Passage:
The end of this month is the end of a very long journey for my sister. After years and years and years (one more for good measure), her debut novel, “The Quest for the Holy Something or Other” is being released this Friday. Can I get a Woop, Woop! Of all the…
New Podcast Up: Reasons for Writing and Filmgoing
Originally posted on Writing Is Hard Work:
In this episode we discuss the hard life of an indie writer, what that entails, and mostly why we keep writing. Many independent writers quit writing all together when the going gets rough, but what is needed to keep the creative fires burning? We also wrap up the…
Crossing Categories in Writing – Guest Post Jacquelynn Luben
Originally posted on Library of Erana:
In 2015 I am welcoming a number of guests to my blog, where they discuss all manner of topics. I am sure my regular followers have seen the Fantasy and Literary Heroes in Society posts, which will be a continuing feature but today I am pleased to welcome Jacquelynn…
New Podcast Up: There And Back Again Once More
Originally posted on Writing Is Hard Work:
In the first podcast of 2015, we discuss a little bit of literary failure before launching into why we continue writing even in the face of adversity. What keeps you going? We also discuss the final Hobbit film and how it holds up to the text of Tolkien’s…
Using Setting to Develop a Plot
Originally posted on Writing Is Hard Work:
I’ve seen many different articles around the inter-webs about plot development. Usually there are two schools of thought: Create highly developed character bios and then they will inform what kind of plot needs to develop. Create a highly developed plot and then the characters will take shape based…
#MondayBlogs: Writing Complex Female Villains
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Intro: Welcome to #MondayBlogs! Every Monday, a guest blogger will be covering a topic revolving around reading and writing, and today’s topic can be found on the more ominous side of literature. SiameseMayhem is a sassy reader and the writer behind Pirate Kitties: Musings on YA Novels and Pop Culture…
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