One of the problems with amateur writers is that they tend to overwrite their narratives. Some of the bigger and more obvious examples are involving new characters who are undeveloped and don’t serve much of a purpose, a side arc that is introduced, but never resolved, unnecessary scenes, and purple prose used for mundane scenes. … Continue reading Tighten Up Your Story: Dealing With Filler
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Author Interview with Emily S. Hurricane
We had a chance to interview an author in the Love At First Sip anthology. The collection provides a drink recipe in front of the short story associated with it. What inspired you to start writing? You know, I don’t even remember! I have been writing for as long as I can remember. I wrote … Continue reading Author Interview with Emily S. Hurricane
Tips to Stay Motivated
Coming into November there are probably a fair few of us who are giving NaNoWriMo a shot. Whether it’s your first time participating or you’re a seasoned vet, there will always be the problem of motivation that arises at some point throughout the month. It’s a natural part of the writing process to reach a … Continue reading Tips to Stay Motivated
Things I Wish I Knew
Every writer probably has had the following experience: You’re at a birthday party or some type of gathering, when you get asked, “what do you do.” With great hesitance, you take a deep breath and reply, “I’m a writer.” And once you’ve dropped your bomb, you wait for the explosion. Normally, one of two things … Continue reading Things I Wish I Knew
Author Interview with Catherine Butzen
Dragon Soul Press presents an interview with Catherine Butzen, featured in Imperial Devices. 1. When did you first consider yourself a writer? My thirteenth birthday. That was the day I first registered for a writing site. I was scared stiff: the site’s TOS said you had to be thirteen, and I was convinced that if … Continue reading Author Interview with Catherine Butzen
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