A couple of random things for writers culled from the Internet. How to Write a Book in Three Days: http://www.ghostwoods.com/2010/05/how-to-write-a-book-in-three-days-1210/ How to Write a Book in More Than Three Days: http://www.ghostwoods.com/2010/05/how-to-write-a-book-in-more-than-three-days-1217/ Writer’s Digest: So You Want to Write a Novel (This is Hilarious) Writer’s Digest: 4 Ways to Improve Plot/Climax in Your Writing
Taking chances.
Sometimes as a writer, you have to take chances. Scratch that, you always have to take chances, because just by deciding to become a writer, you’ve already taken a pretty big chance. The whole process is about taking chances, from the writing to the editing to submitting. Then, if you get something published, you’re taking … Read More
What’s the "magic secret" to getting published?
Well, there really isn’t one. Seriously. If you want to be an author, make a living at being a wordsmith, the most important thing is showing up every day and writing. And then writing. And then writing some more. And…you guessed it. Not only the writing, but the editing, the query/submission process, the self-promotion. All … Read More
Writing: Greater meaning inside? Um, suurrree…
Yeah, the picture basically says it all. *LOL* I can’t tell you how many classes I sat in during high school and college, trying to decipher meaning from a story. As a student, I often wondered if the teacher was full of bullpucky. As a writer, I can honestly admit that usually, when I say … Read More
BDSM tutorial on Kindle and nook.
If you didn’t get my BDSM tutorial for writers (and for those who are curious about the lifestyle) the first time it was out, I’ve re-released it. It’s available on Kindle and nook. Description (NON-FICTION) “Whip Me, Beat Me, Make Me Write Hot Sex: A writer’s guide to BDSM basics…and for those who are curious.” … Read More
My favorite thesaurus.
I was reminded yet again today why I luuurrrrve Roget’s and it’s my preferred thesaurus. I have the fourth edition that I always go to, revised by Robert L. Chapman. The one I have has served me since high school. Once you learn how to navigate it, you’ll likely treasure it the way I do.
New blog post at Write Your Ass Off: Great Plot Resource
I have a new post up at the Write Your Ass Off site with a fantastic plot resource I stumbled onto: http://writeyourassoff.blogspot.com/2011/12/great-plot-resource.html
New blog post at Write Your Ass Off: Apostrophes
I’ve got a new blog post up at the Write Your Ass Off site on apostrophes: http://writeyourassoff.blogspot.com/2011/11/apostrophes.html
My advice? Ignore reviews.
I see a few topics come up from time to time on a regular basis from new authors, so I thought I’d blog about it. Topic: reviews. When you’re a new author, you bite your nails and pray the first reviews (professional or reader) come through positive. It’s easy for a neutral or negative review … Read More
New blog post at Write Your Ass Off: Siglines
I’ve got a new blog post up on the WriteYourAssOff.com website about the proper use of siglines as a marketing tool for writers: http://writeyourassoff.blogspot.com/2011/11/siglines-simple-is-better.html
New Post: Write Your Ass Off – Lie versus Lay
Have a new post up at the WriteYourAssOff.com site, on how to tell lie from lay. http://writeyourassoff.blogspot.com/
Writing How-To Series: The editing process.
I’ve got a new post up at the WriteYourAssOff.com site about how a writer (especially a newbie one) should approach the editing process. Enjoy!
New writing exercise posted.
I’ve posted a new writing exercise on character creation at WriteYourAssOff.com. Enjoy, and Happy Writing! 🙂
Writing How-To: Promo on the Cheap
I know I’ve harped on promotion before, but it can be overwhelming for an author, especially a new one, to effectively do it. There are so many avenues out there, free and that will cost you, that it’s mind-numbing to make a decision. Rest assured, you can do a lot of effective promoting without spending … Read More
Promo is NOT Optional
You struggle and work and sweat and cry and bleed and rip a piece of your guts out and — finally — you have a book and it’s *gasp!* accepted by a publisher. That was the easy part. As an author in today’s digital age, you cannot breathe a huge sigh of relief and go … Read More