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10 TOP TIPS For the BETA Reading Stage

Originally posted on Sacha Black:
You’ve written ‘THE END’ on your first, second, eighth – or if you’re me it will mostly likely be my third draft. You know it’s not perfect, but you’re happy you have taken your manuscript as far as you can. What next? Alpha / Beta readers As I approach the…

Writespiration #43

By The Owl Lady June 4, 2015 Leave a comment

Originally posted on Sacha Black:
A slightly different challenge this week. It’s another of my favourite writing sites to help unblock the block! The website is called One Word. The aim of this game is to use the word posted below (don’t look till you are ready to write) as a prompt and then free write for…

The Secret to Pleasing Readers

By The Owl Lady June 3, 2015 Leave a comment

The 6 Most Sinister Villain Personalities – Crafting Villains #4

By The Owl Lady May 4, 2015 Leave a comment

Originally posted on Sacha Black:
Some villains are just plain nuts, right? Wrong. On a serious note, whether its done consciously or not, I think there are some illnesses and mental disorders that often sit behind some of the greatest villains. Understanding these disorders and their sometimes comorbid nature allows us to create more authentic…

Secrets of Antiheroes – Master Villains or Master Heroes?

By The Owl Lady April 26, 2015 3 Comments

Originally posted on Sacha Black:
What is it about Anti Heroes that is so damn appealing? I can’t help myself. If the protagonist is an antihero I am like a salivating dog. I cant get enough of whatever it is I am reading or watching. I’m a self-confessed Antihero Addict. I want to explore what…

3 Essential Books Every Writer Needs

By The Owl Lady April 20, 2015 Leave a comment

Originally posted on Sacha Black:
If you’re a writer (especially an American one) you have probably heard of The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors and Publishers. If not, then let me enlighten you, particularly if you are British or writing for the British market. Writers, editors and publishers alike think…

Editor Interview Number Eleven – N. R Champagne

By The Owl Lady October 21, 2014 Leave a comment

Originally posted on Library of Erana:
Hi, welcome to the Library of Erana and thank you for talking to us today. –Thank you so much for inviting me! ? Please introduce yourself. –I’m N. R. Champagne, Nina to my friends and clients. ? How did you get into this line of work? –Funnily enough, I…

Editor Interview Number Ten – Mia Darien

By The Owl Lady October 14, 2014 Leave a comment

Originally posted on Library of Erana:
Hi, welcome to the Library of Erana and thank you for talking to us today. Please introduce yourself. I’m Mia Darien. I’m a self-published author, as well as an editor, cover artist and book formatter. I also work for a book blog tour company. Outside of the literary world, I’m…

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