Dragon Soul Press sat down for an interview with Author Chad A. B. Wilson, featured in the Dragons and Heroines anthology. 1. What inspired you to start writing? When I was in second grade, I would write narratives out of the movies I watched. The first thing I ever wrote was a retelling of Charlotte’s … Continue reading Author Interview with Chad A. B. Wilson
Pitfalls to Avoid: Showing vs. Telling
As a writer, we have many expressions and mantras that both writer and reader alike have heard. Here's another one you've probably heard ad nauseam: Show, do not tell. However, a lot of amateur writers get this concept frequently wrong and why is telling so bad anyway? Let's start with an example of telling: Grim … Continue reading Pitfalls to Avoid: Showing vs. Telling
Writing 10k in One Day
How many of us have participated in writing challenges like NaNoWriMo or its April and July offshoots of Camp NaNoWriMo? Chances are we’ve done it at least once, maybe twice. But how many of us have been successful at it? We all want to think of ourselves as writers who can pump out a huge … Continue reading Writing 10k in One Day
2022 First Quarter Book Releases
Listed below are the Dragon Soul Press anthologies that released during the first quarter of 2022.Sign up to receive our full newsletter. JANUARY (click image for link) Don't stand between a woman and her dragon. Dragons infiltrate society in these tales. From belittled office workers harboring scaly secrets, monster hunts, fiery queens of millennia past, … Continue reading 2022 First Quarter Book Releases
Plot Twists
When done right, a plot twist can infuse the story with a whole new level of drama that keeps the reader reading. There are different types of plot twists, and each one has its own function for moving the story forward. But remember, just because plot twists exist, doesn’t mean you have to use them. … Continue reading Plot Twists
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