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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Author Interview with Steven Bruce
Dragon Soul Press took a moment to interview Steven Bruce, an author of poetry and horror. 1. What inspired you to start writing? The inspiration came from needing something to pull me out of a quiet life of desperation. I was between unemployment and warehouse jobs while living in a run-down apartment block. Steven Bruce(Photo … Continue reading Author Interview with Steven Bruce
Author Interview with D.J. Elton
Dragon Soul Press interviewed D.J. Elton, an author of short stories, microfiction, and poetry. 1. How long have you been writing? I started writing as a child as it was encouraged at school and held my interest. I kept writing over the years, especially poetry. Recently, in the past 5 or so years I have … Continue reading Author Interview with D.J. Elton
Author Interview with Chad A. B. Wilson
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
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