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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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
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
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