Traditional vs Self-publishing. It’s the writer’s equivalent to Pepsi vs Coke or Red Sox vs Yankees. There seems to be a divisive split amongst the community about which is the better route to go. I can’t tell you what to do or what is objectively superior because it’s based on your preference or situation. Let […]
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A hidden asset that every writer as right at their fingertips is right in front of them. No, it’s not your reflection in the mirror, it’s books. Reading is the single best way to improve your abilities as a writer. Think about it, if you read often, you expand your vocabulary, get ideas of how
Don’t judge a book by its cover. We’ve all heard this expression several times over the years. Whether you’re a passionate writer, avid read, or neither. I’m sure you’ve heard it on tv, in movies, from your high school English teacher. The fact is that while “don’t judge a book by its cover” is a
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Overwriting and Underwriting are bad habits in writing that almost all writers are guilty of. Underwriting is the bare bear form, little to no description and setting. Overwriting is the opposite. The excess fat overwhelms the senses and adds irrelevant details that don’t advance the plot. Now, I am experienced in both overwriting and underwriting
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Choosing the Title. A book’s title, along with its cover, is the key to hooking readers in. Without a captivating title, most will just walk by your book. How great you write the book is irrelevant if the title doesn’t do its job. The title has to be short yet poetic. It shouldn’t spoil the
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Point of View, we all have one. Every person sees the world through their own lenses. It may not seem special since, like opinions, we all have perspectives. However, in writing, point of view determines how the events in your book unfold. It also decides how your story is told. There are three types of perspective
Writer feedback. Many new writers dread these two words. Whether they’re giving it or receiving it, both make a writers’ pens quake. I recall first starting out being nervous about what others would say about my poems or short stories. Years ago, I stopped writing because a teacher critiqued my work. Today I changed my
Happy New Year everyone! I want to start off by saying thank you for sticking by me in my hiatus. It’s 2023! Unbelievable how fast time goes by. I’m sure you’ve heard all your friends and family making New Year’s resolutions. Admittedly, I used to fall into the ‘New Year, New me’ schtick, but I
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Writing subplots can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Now, you might ask yourself, “What is a subplot?”. Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like. A subplot is a secondary plot in your novel. It’s smaller and occurs alongside the main story. A subplot shouldn’t outshine your main story, but many writers make this mistake. It
Editing your work, whether it’s a poem, essay, or an entire book, is challenging. It took the initial writing process for granted. Of course writing a writing, creating characters, a story, and a conflict is not an easy feat to accomplish. However, having to rewrite it repeatedly is a grueling journey in its own right.
