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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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
Planning a Whole Month of Social Media Posts
Being a professional writer in any capacity comes with a side of marketing, whether we like it or not. Whether we are traditionally published or self-published, all authors will be expected to do their own marketing. Social media has become almost essential for writers. If you don’t have a following, how will you reach potential … Continue reading Planning a Whole Month of Social Media Posts
Author Interview with David Allen Voyles
Dragon Soul Press took a moment to interview All Dark Places 2 Author David Allen Voyles. 1. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing? I taught literature for nearly thirty years so it's hard to say which writers I enjoyed the most—there are so many. But I can identify these three as having … Continue reading Author Interview with David Allen Voyles
Choosing a Title
In my recent social media adventures of IG and the Twitterverse, I’ve seen the recurring question: How do I title my WIP? Today, I’m going to walk you through how I title my works-in-progress! While I admit I’m primarily a young adult or new adult fantasy author, I promise this technique will work across a … Continue reading Choosing a Title
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