Characters are the heart of any story. They are the ones who drive the plot, make the reader laugh, cry, and think. But creating well-developed characters takes time, effort, and a bit of ingenuity. Here are a few tips to help you develop your book characters: 1. Start with a strong concept. What kind of … Continue reading Developing Characters
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First Five Pages Checklist
The first five pages of your book are so important. As aspiring authors, we are well aware of their significance. And we place so much time and emphasis on getting them right. While we probably have a fair idea of what to do and not do in our first five pages, here is a quick … Continue reading First Five Pages Checklist
Author Interview with E.L. Summers
Dragon Soul Press interviewed E.L. Summers, an author in the Organic Ink: Volume 5 anthology. 1. How long have you been writing? I have been writing for the last twenty years, but at a young age I only saw my writing as a hobby. I had little confidence in my writing. It wasn’t until college, … Continue reading Author Interview with E.L. Summers
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
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