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
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How to Critique & Edit Your Own Work
First off, understand that the first draft of what you are going to write is most definitely going to cause you to cringe and want to burn it on sight. I would not recommend this since editing it is fairly easy, and there’s no reason to give your neighbors a heart attack with squealing smoke … Continue reading How to Critique & Edit Your Own Work
Cardinal Sins in Writing
Amateur writers make a lot of mistakes. After all, writing is a learning process. You should always practice, practice, practice, and get your work edited, but what about during the process itself? What is it you should avoid as much as possible before you send your work out to the beta-readers? There are a lot … Continue reading Cardinal Sins in Writing
Invisible Words: Dialogue Tags and Why You Don’t Need Them (Much)
You've probably heard this piece of advice before, "Don't use descriptive dialogue tags. Use only said and ask." And that's good advice. It makes a lot of sense because it is really jarring to read something like this: John quipped, "I know, let's go to the movies!" Sarah gasped, "But we're not allowed. It's against … Continue reading Invisible Words: Dialogue Tags and Why You Don’t Need Them (Much)
Author Interview with Melinda Kucsera
Dragon Soul Press had the privilege of sitting down to interview Author Melinda Kucsera. How long have you been writing? Melinda has been writing fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (Her characters do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of … Continue reading Author Interview with Melinda Kucsera
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