Woes of Writing
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Every writer has experienced these 5 woes at some point in their writing career or at least most of us have.Writers Block: You had inspiration yesterday. You were able to write without stopping, proud...
Why do we write?
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As long as people have been around stories and tales have been passed down from generation to generation. Stories that range from family history to tales that engage children’s imagination. We learn m...
Good Old Fashioned Writer's Block
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So, if I am being truthfully honest, I was drawing a blank about what to write for this blog post. I have way too much going on in my mind right now to concentrate. Yes, I have talked about trying to...
Pivotal Moments
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Every story has moments that are crucial or pivotal to the story. The moment where everything changes.These are the best parts for the reader as they highlight so many different aspects of the charact...
Ways to Expand on Characters
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As I work through the process of finding a content and grammar editor I find myself thinking of what other projects I would like to start after my current series An Outliers Tale is over. I have some...
Happily Ever After
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Everyone loves a happily ever after, right? What my follow-up question is, does this always make for a good story? The reality is, not everything is perfect or goes according to plan. If this is the c...
How to Hook Your Readers
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When I opened my eyes, I was greeted by darkness. I blinked my eyes as they attempted to adjust to the dim lighting filtering in through the window.What time was it? Would I wake up at this time every...
Trying to Get Published
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As I have said before, publishing your book is a huge accomplishment. This signifies to you and the world that you have made it. Your book is done and you can be called an Author. How you get there is...
Author Interview: Jon Ford
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I am thrilled to introduce my friend and author Jon Ford, who is releasing his new book 'Hunters' on March 17th! I have had the pleasure of reading it ahead of release and am nearly finished and can h...
How a Bad Review Can Help Your Writing
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As writers, we are always hoping that our readers and critics are going to love our work. They will leave 5-star wonderful reviews and buy tons of copies of every book you write. As wonderful as this...
Sneak Peek at The BackUp Superhero
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The Back-Up SuperheroNot My DayThe bustling street was alive with movement. The taxis, buses, and cars sped down the street creating gusts of wind that blew my cape in jagged patterns.Yet here I was,...
Authors Collaborating with Authors
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No matter the type of author you are (Indie or Traditionally Published), numerous benefits can come from working together with other authors on projects.More often than not, we authors are always focu...
Why Are Reviews Important?
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Imagine that you have just finished a fantastic book. The plotline was engaging, and the characters were unforgettable. The ending left you with a mixture of satisfaction and questions, causing you to...
Marketing Yourself as an Author
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You have finally written your book. You have poured over pages, rewritten plot holes, killed off beloved characters, and now you are ready to show off your work to the world. The question is, does the...
How To Start Becoming An Author
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When anyone starts writing a book, most of us think the most challenging part is writing the actual book itself, when it is only half the workload. I was one of these people, having worked on my...
Introduction
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Welcome to my blog!After becoming an author, I realized more than anything that I also wanted to start a blog. I wanted to talk about the things that I have learned throughout my journey in becoming a...