When you first open a book, you more often than naught find a Chapter List shoved in between the pages before the first official page. The list of chapter names gives you an idea of what is going to happen within the book. Some people prefer this; some people believe it isn’t necessary since the … Continue reading Do I Need Chapter Titles?
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Plotting Twists & Reveals
You've started your next writing project and you're in a rush to perfect it. We've all been there and done that, but we must continuously remind ourselves to think things through in order to master the art. To achieve the best drama, your protagonist must have enough information to make an informed decision. This slowly … Continue reading Plotting Twists & Reveals
Author Interview with Austin Worley
Dragon Soul Press sat down to interview Austin Worley, an author in the Murder and Mayhem and Organic Ink: Volume 5 anthologies. 1. What inspired you to start writing? My biggest inspiration to start writing was my 12th Grade Creative Writing teacher, Ms. Sullivan. Before her class, I had never really considered writing professionally. Her encouragement … Continue reading Author Interview with Austin Worley
Author Interview with Toni Mobley
Dragon Soul Press interviewed Toni Mobley, an author featured in History, Age of Artifice, and Haunt. 1. Who is your favorite author and why? It’s hard to pick just one! My all-time favorite author is a tie between Sara Douglass and Garth Nix! When I lived in Australia, they were the inspiration for wanting to … Continue reading Author Interview with Toni Mobley
How Long Should a Chapter Be?
A common debate amongst authors is how long should a chapter be? James Patterson has chapters literally one page in length while J.R.R. Tolkien’s are dozens. Both are great authors. Both are infamous. But in the matter of chapter lengths, which one is right? The answer is they both are. Let’s look at the definition of a … Continue reading How Long Should a Chapter Be?
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