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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Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw Your Submission Early #1
After being in the business for so long, one ends up seeing multiple dreams being squashed or coming true. One of the worst things is getting in your own way and causing everything to crash and burn. This has occurred many times and as such, has warranted this article. Many publishers have the option of … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw Your Submission Early #1
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
Interview with Author Sofi Laporte
Dragon Soul Press sat down with Author Sofi Laporte for an interview. What gives you inspiration for your books? I write across genres, but mainly YA, paranormal and romance. My stories usually have “a sprinkle of magic”, a touch of magic realism. I basically collect story ideas from every day-life, from the mundane, and sprinkle … Continue reading Interview with Author Sofi Laporte
Demystifying Plotting Part 2 of 2
In the last post, I discuss how plotting is not as hard as it sounds so long as you don't make it as hard. The whole point of it is to just jot down ideas and points of each part of the story. Don't worry about cohesion, theme, or twists. Just write down each piece … Continue reading Demystifying Plotting Part 2 of 2
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