Tag Archive | writing tips
Introducing Deep POV—WTH IS It? Can We Buy Some on Amazon?
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Image via Flickr Creative Commons, courtesy of Mike Licht If you are a writer who has a goal of selling books it is wise to remember that audiences are not static. They change. Their tastes change with the times and we need to understand what is “trending” if…
Do you think writing a picture book is easy?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Well, I did! And was I in for a rude surprise. Yes, this little picture book was a lot more difficult than I ever imagined. But I’m getting closer to the finish line. This little Princess is almost here. I’m working on covers now. What do you think of this draft? Coming…
Want to write every day?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Well, I do! But some days I get distracted and can’t think of any good ideas. Or my muse leaves me high and dry. Or my WIP is just boring. Or, well, you get the point. But I’m beginning to think the only bad idea is one not written. So…
Why Amazon’s new rules are good for authors #amazongiveaway
Helena Fairfax Recently I’ve heard a lot of authors discussing the benefits of running an Amazon Giveaway , and so last week I decided to try it out for myself. Anyone can set up a giveaway on Amazon (although at the moment, the only people who can actually enter the giveaway are customers in the […]
Pssst – #Authors – Wanna try an Online Plot Generator?
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Click on the link or image below: plot-generator
Do you ask enough questions?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
I loved this post by Janice Hardy Are You Asking the Right Story Questions? Really got me to thinking. About my writing. Maybe I need to ask more questions. Even if I ask the same questions, again, and again. Vary the questions, but push for deeper and deeper answers. As…
Do you have all of these links?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Yesterday, I talked about the importance of research. About staying on top of the latest trends. So I thought I might give you guys some of the links I use for my writing. Fiction and blogs. Forgive me if you’ve already discovered some of these, but I hope you find…
Tips for writing clear dialogue by Connie Jasperson
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Practical punctuation, reblogged from Connie Jasperson at Life in the Realm of Fantasy Dialogue can be tricky. Often, in our rush to get the ideas on paper, we have left off quotes, misplaced punctuation, and written interrupted dialogue with inconsistency. While a certain amount of literary license…
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