Tag Archive | writing tips
Writing the Back Blurb
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Announcements: The Messy Owl reviewed Take Me Tomorrow, stating, “A thrilling and entangling plot, full of suspense and action.” Read the entire review here or check out my latest novel by clicking here. … Writing the Back Blurb As I near the release date of Death Before Daylight, I remember…
How to come up with a book idea.
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
You have a goal to write a novel. Perhaps you want to do so in one month’s time. You are pumped and ready to go. You sit down at your keyboard and ? ? ? You got it, nothing happens. Blank. Headache. Pit level feeling of nausea. Despair. I…
#NaNoWriMo Day 1: My #Writing #Tips for Today. “Stop with an idea.”
Originally posted on ronovanwrites:
Yes, it’s NaNoWriMo time. So what am I doing instead of working feverishly away at a novel? Why I am here with a tip about writing away feverishly at a novel. I had fun announcing my entry into NaNoWriMo. I like to play around with the fear factor. Yes, I am…
Characterization: Hierarchy of Needs
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
I was reading a book the other day, and was amused (and bemused) by the number of things the hero noticed during an intense fight. Greece has a conscription service, and I spent 23 months in the Navy, namely at a Navy helicopter base. During that time, I met…
Guest Post by Vanessa Finaughty: Five Tips for New Writers
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Today I’m featuring Vanessa Finaughty, a prolific South African author of 15 books with the bluest eyes I’ve ever seen (and I should know – I, too, am blue-eyed!). She’s written a guest post for us, with five tips for new writers. Enjoy, and don’t forget to check out her amazing giveaway,…
What the HALE is happening to the writing community?- A special Writing Tip Tuesday
Originally posted on Author Maegan Provan:
I work from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Wednesday. I get up in the morning, lightly browse Facebook, get ready, and I’m out the door. Typically when I come home from work, there isn’t a lot going on. I mostly talk to Tricia, attempt to write and inevitably get…
Point Of View In Writing For Children: Guest Post by Diane Robinson
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
As you may know, I’m about to publish Runaway Smile, my first children’s book. Which makes this excellent post by Diane Robinson, author of the Sir Princess Petra award-winning series particularly interesting to me. Enjoy! Point Of View In Writing For Children Illustrations by Samantha Kickingbird Point of view, or viewpoint,…
If You Were a Bird Would You . . .
Originally posted on The Crazy Lady Speaks:
If you could be a bird, would you rather find someone to poop on, or would you rather soar? When I first read this question, I instantly racked the web-filled corners of my mind to determine who my target would be. I wanted a worthy mark–someone who deserved…
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