A common debate amongst authors is how long should a chapter be? James Patterson has chapters literally one page in length while J.R.R. Tolkien’s are dozens. Both are great authors. Both are infamous. But in the matter of chapter lengths, which one is right? The answer is they both are. Let’s look at the definition of a … Continue reading How Long Should a Chapter Be?
Writing Advice
Finding a Home for Your Story: Advice on Publication
Way back when I was about 22-years-old, I took a poetry class that changed my writing forever. I’m by no means a poet. I barely managed to write any decent poetry during the class. And since leaving the class, I’ve hardly ever written a poem – except for the occasional one that is born out … Continue reading Finding a Home for Your Story: Advice on Publication
Some Advice: Reputation is Everything
Normally, writing blogs are just about that; most are tips and tricks on how to write better such as eliminating filler, catching redundancies, use Active Voice, etc. Others are more about the business side of writing such as marketing, self-promotion, mailing lists, etc. In this post, I want to discuss something very near and dear … Continue reading Some Advice: Reputation is Everything
Why You Should Keep Improving Your Skills #3
In life, everything is constantly changing. This applies to books and their current trending genres. One week, fairies are topping the charts, but the next, Greek goddesses have taken over. Depending what genre those examples delve in, the writing is different. Gone are the days when Tolkien's style of writing was popular. Now, stories told … Continue reading Why You Should Keep Improving Your Skills #3
Why You Still Need an Editor After Multiple Books #2
A question that often comes up for seasoned authors: "do I still need an editor? I have x number of books under my belt now. Surely I can self-edit to save money and time." Famous authors like J.K. Rowling, R.A. Salvatore, Stephen King, etc. still use their editors. Why? They've written multiple books and have … Continue reading Why You Still Need an Editor After Multiple Books #2
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