Category: writing tips
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Keeping the Distance
Scott Nicholson says in Seven Bad Habits of Unsuccessful Writers: Newer writers tend to rely on “He saw,” “He felt,” “He smelled,” “He tasted,” or “He heard” instead of just letting the actions or sensations occur. It shows a lack of confidence. If you have done a good job of securing your character viewpoint, then…
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Author Interview: Lydia Sherrer
I met Lydia Sherrer at an indie author event last fall. Her urban fantasy books for young adults (and grown ups) attracted my attention because of their colorful covers. She created the Love, Lies and Hocus Pocus series. I have just started reading one of her latest projects, Accidental Witch, which is part of her…
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Friday’s Findings 03.09.18
Here are some articles on marketing as a self-published author I’ve read lately: New Author? 3 Tips To Help You To Outline Your Novel How to build a book audience: 6 smart methods Book Promotion: Do This, Not That How to Get Book Reviews on Amazon Sell More Books With These Critical Cover Rules Writing…
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Friday’s Findings 03.02.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: Problems: Great Dramatic Writing Draws Blood & Opens Psychic Wounds Why Multitasking is Killing Your Writing J.R.R. Tolkien’s Writing Process On Creating Good Work View my Consortium SF Series at Amazon. My science fiction book OMNIORB is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Find my…
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Say it: I Am A Writer
“What do you do?” Say “I am a writer.” Even if you aren’t published yet, say it. Don’t say you are an “aspiring” writer. Just “writer.” Even if you work a job not related to writing, say it. Because it’s true. Don’t let anyone, including yourself, tell you otherwise. View my Consortium SF Series at…
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Five tips for new writers
I still consider myself a new writer, but I was first published at twelve years old. I won’t tell you how long ago that was, but it was before Ronald Reagan sat in the White House. Here’s the thing: you’re constantly learning as a writer. You’re learning your craft. You’re learning how to use grammar…
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Temptations to avoid when writing characters
I’ve had a great time getting to know the characters in my SF novel. A plethora of minor characters run around in my story, but I have three main ones: Bandonn FarPacer-Technology genius; while growing up, forced to fight a war on his home planet; escaped the war, and wants to be an agent for the…
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Harmon’s Plot Embryo: A Writer’s Tool for both Outlining and Evaluating
I admit it: I just started watching Community. Yes, I know. Better late than never. I kept hearing how great the show was, but never got around to following it. Well, now, thanks to Hulu, I can binge watch while I’m cleaning house or laundry or whatever. Lately, though, I’ve been hearing about this “Plot…
Andrew M. Friday 