Laura Drake discusses points relating to the difference between a good writer and a popular writer. I do a lot of critiquing. As I get better at the craft, I’m starting to catch the nuances of good writing; things beyond the basics of POV, show don’t tell, etc. They’re subtler and harder to spot, butContinueContinue reading “Advanced Craft Tips”
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Do You Really Need Social Media?
Thomas Unstattd Jr., author at Author Media produces the Novel Marketing podcast direted towards writers, authors, and those aspiring to journey into the literary world in one way or another. Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2022 When authors think about promoting their book, their minds usually go directly to one method ofContinueContinue reading “Do You Really Need Social Media?”
The Stories Maps Can Tell
Guest Blogger, Vicki Felmlee’s Research Leads to a Treasure Trove of Information. 1947 Map of Colorado How often have you, as a writer, had an idea or a theory about something and after diving into old journals, maps, and newspaper articles you discover you were right, that “Eureka!” moment. About 10 years ago I wasContinueContinue reading “The Stories Maps Can Tell”
Choosing a Book Title
Anne R. Allen’s blog discussion: 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Book Title in the Internet Age. I’ve blogged before with tips on choosing a book title, but recently I’ve become aware of a few other things we need to consider in the age of online bookselling. I ruminated about titles over the holidays, whenContinueContinue reading “Choosing a Book Title”
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