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
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Author Interview with P.A. O’Neil
Dragon Soul Press sat down to interview P.A. O'Neil, an author of fantasy and horror. 1. What inspired you to start writing? I’ve wanted to be a story teller since I was a child. In high school, I had the opportunity to take a Creative Writing class and I knew I was hooked, unfortunately, an … Continue reading Author Interview with P.A. O’Neil
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
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
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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