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…Authors… Giveaways, Freebies and Promos are all a matter of balance…
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…as a writer, I’m often asked, ‘why give yer stuff away for free?’… this ol’ Jurassic Scots scribbler can be as charitable as the next man… but, with a nod to my Caledonian heritage, and to quote a famous writer of the past, “…his generosity knows bounds!…” …delving into the wunnerful…
When Querying A Novel: Hope Can Be The Scariest Thing
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
If you’re a regular reader, you saw my post two weeks ago about how I started to lose faith in my story. I believe in my story, but I was worried about its ability to stand out in an over-crowded market full of amazing stories. I don’t…
How to Write a Book Review
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Doug Lewars ? Book reviews are a fact of life. If it’s your book being reviewed, they’re nice if they’re positive and decidedly unpleasant if they’re negative. Every book is going to have a few negative reviews. That’s a fact of life because people are different, have different…
Thoughts on the craft #amwriting
Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy:
We who write all begin this journey with a story we think would make a great book, and a certain amount of natural talent for storytelling. However, unless we have an exceptional memory for the obscure and boring lectures we endured in grade-school grammar, authors who…
Character Quotes from The Kahlea by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
Spinning angrily, Yktobo rushed blindly toward her, too furious to pay close attention. Her left hand reached out, grabbing a handful of his flailing tentacles. She brought her right in high and fast, slapping him in the face. Surprised, Yktobo ceased his attack. “What was that?” “It’s called…
Writing the dreaded blurb! #writingtips #amwriting #writinganovel
Alison Williams Writing A lot of the writers I work with have a great deal of trouble writing a blurb. I’ve given some tips on this before, but they are definitely worth repeating. Almost as feared as the dreaded synopsis, the book blurb has the power to turn wonderful writers to jelly. But the blurb […]
Author Toolbox Blog Hop: The Real Life Blues
Originally posted on Megan Morgan:
It’s time for the Author Toolbox Blog Hop! The hop takes place the third Wednesday of every month (minus November/December) and focuses on the sharing of resources and learning tools for authors. Stop by the hop page and check out all the participants and their posts this month! Also check…
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