Category: writing tips
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Some Tips on Self-publishing
I went to some workshops on self-publishing at Imaginarium 2019. Here are a few tidbits I came across: Consider wide distribute-Don’t just put the ebook versions of your novels on Amazon KDP; also use Kobo, Smashwords, iBooks, etc.). If you opt to enroll your ebooks in KDP select, you can’t place them on any other…
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What is the most important aspect of revision?
Originally posted on Andrew M. Friday: NOTE: I dusted off some notes I took for a webinar, How to Revise Your NaNo Novel, from January 2016. Grant Faulkner hosted the segment on writing advice with guest speakers KM Weiland, James Scott Bell and Kami Garcia. The following was one of the questions asked. What is…
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Author Interview: Pat Paxton
I dog sit for a friend in a town across the river from where I live. A couple of times, while walking the dog, I came across one of my friend’s neighbors. Pat would also be walking his dog. One afternoon, Pat invited me to chat in his backyard while the dogs played together. I…
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Friday’s Findings
Some articles on writing I’ve read lately . . . More on Plotting, Pantsing & Personality Type How to Stay Inspired as a Writer Show What Your Characters Are Afraid Of How to Hurdle Your Writer’s Block How to develop your book idea: 8 exercises What Microtension Is and Why Writers Must Master It 3…
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Five Tips on Marketing
While at Imaginarium 2019, I ended up going to more workshops on marketing than I had planned. I realized creating awareness of a novel presents itself as a whole separate part of the publishing process than its creation. I managed to come away from the conference with several pages of notes. I want to share…
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Friday’s Findings
Articles on writing I’ve read lately . . . Writing Tips: 6 Ways To Write A Better Script How to Choose the Right Freelance Editor for Your Manuscript 13 Reasons it’s Scary to Live with a Writer How to Become an Editor: A Comprehensive Guide for Writers 6 Ways to Immerse Your Reader in the…
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Seven Tips for Bringing Your Characters to Life
At Imaginarium 2019, I sat in on a panel of several writers who gave tips for creating characters. Here are seven tips I took away from that session: Know the needs of your characters. What do they want most out of life? Figure out what your character wants concretely (e.g. to succeed at the small…
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Friday’s Findings
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately . . . The Secret to Writing Fascinating Villains Mythic Guide to Heroes & Villains — The Fatal Flaw and Unlikely Heroes Do Some People Lack the Talent to be a Successful Author? Dynamics in Fiction Writing (Advanced Writing Technique) Motive: The Key to Writing Stories…
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Sorry, Not Sorry: Doing NaNoWriMo Again
In about a week and a half, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) begins. I’ve been participating in it since 2008, and I have no doubt it has helped me with my writing craft over the years. It has built my confidence in writing longer projects. Most of all, it’s just plain fun. Last NaNoWriMo, I…
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