How to Create a Story Bible
Check out this great post on using a story bible for your writing by Staci Troilo over on Story Empire … Ciao, amici. Lately, I’ve been in planning mode. I’m one book into a five-book series, and if you’ve ever …
Guest Post – D.L.Finn – “Just Her Poetry Seasons of a Soul.”
Check out D. L. Finn’s new release over on John Howell’s blog today … I am very pleased to welcome D.L.Finn to Fiction Favorites on this TGIF Friday. She is launching her first book of poetry and it is great …
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Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links
Check out this week’s writing links and some talk on good and bad writing days over on Staci Troilo’s blog … Since I started a new project, I thought my quote of the week should reflect that. I struggled …
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How Do Covers Become Covers?
Check out this great post on designing book covers by P. H. Solomon over on Story Empire … Hello and happy Friday to all the Story Empire readers. P. H. Solomon here today with our post about covers. Normally, …
Write Drunk Edit Sober Is Only Sound Idiomatic Advice
Was it Ernest Hemingway who said, write drunk edit sober? No one really knows, but the expression is now accepted as popular advice for many new writers. Source: Write Drunk Edit Sober Is Only Sound Idiomatic Advice
As the Author World Turns on Amazon Book Review Policies
Why does Amazon remove reviews? … check out this post by Judith Briles … By Judith BrilesAmazon: Love it … or hate it … but, you gotta deal with it.”Why are my reviews being removed?” is an ongoing question that …
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kongo.com – Four Related Novellas
Great excerpt from Don Massenzio’s great new book … The March 29th release of my book, kongo.com is getting closer. It’s a bit different than your typical novel or short story collection. It is comprised of four related novellas that …
The Snapshot
From Don Massenzio’s Stock Photo Challenge-4, which you will find HERE. The Rules: Write a story, poem or other type of prose of 100 words or less and post it on your blog. If you leave the link for your …
Using Horoscopes for Characterisation
Hello SErs. Harmony here. Today I wanted to look at characterisation. Making my characters look, sound, and feel different has always been a challenging part of writing for me, and I’m always… Source: Using Horoscopes for Characterisation
Confession: Sometimes I Still Think My Writing Is Trash
Check out this post from the Novelty Revisions blog via Don Massenzio with the topic: Confession: Sometimes I Still Think My Writing Is Trash Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: Confession: Sometimes I Still Think My Writing Is Trash
Writing The Ending
Check out this post on writing endings from Uninspired Writers via Don Massenzio … Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: Writing The Ending
#MondayMeme – #MondayBlogs
Hilarious Monday Memes from Marcia Meara Writes … Attention Writers! Words Make a Difference. Sign(s) of the Times! 😀 Source: #MondayMeme – #MondayBlogs
I Know Who You Are
Hello everyone. I hope you’re all doing well this Monday. Today, I have a book review for you. This is from an ARC copy via Netgalley. Gripping 4 Star Read! Thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for this free ARC …
Choosing your Audiobook Voice
As audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing, I have been researching that market. One thing I realized is that choosing a narrator is probably the most important decision you make w… Source: Choosing your Audiobook Voice
This Week in Indie Publishing
This week in Indie Publishing from Don Massenzio .. Want to Turn Your Comic Book Idea Into a Million-Dollar Business? Here’s the First Step Comic books are kind of a big deal these days. Total revenue for the …
On Becoming a Writer (Part One)
Hey, SE Readers. Joan here today talking (writing) about writing. Is there any other topic? Seriously, I live, breath, and think writing. It’s in my blood. It’s something I must do. I was around te… Source: On Becoming a Writer …
kongo.com – Four Related Novellas
I am very excited about the upcoming release of my book, kongo.com. It’s a bit different than your typical novel or short story collection. It is comprised of four related novellas that each … Source: kongo.com – Four Related Novellas
Writers, are you using Twitter hashtags for engagement?
When it comes to social media, we all have platforms we like and others we tolerate—the latter because we feel a need to be there. Several months ago I abandoned Facebook, a platform I only tolera… Source: Writers, are you …
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End of Day by @MaeClair1 #Mystery #BookReview @KensingtonBooks
The book is filled with expressive passages that let the reader immerse themselves in the world Clair has so perfectly created. Source: End of Day by @MaeClair1 #Mystery #BookReview @KensingtonBooks
Free Fonts
In my previous post, I wrote about DIY Book Design; a website that lets you create 3D mockups of your book for free. But that implies you’ve already designed your book cover. And sometimes yo… Source: Free Fonts
This Week in Indie Publishing
New Platform Connects Self-Published Authors With Readers Elaine Pofeldt Contributor It’s not easy to promote a book, and for self-published authors on a tight budget, it can be especially challeng… Source: This Week in Indie Publishing
In Summary… The Synopsis
Ciao! Staci here again. I’m wrapping up my WIP and about to start another. That — plus the fact that more than one person has asked me about this lately — made me think it might b… Source: In Summary… …
Book Review: Twisted
Hello everyone. Happy Saturday. I hope you’ve all had a good week and wish you an even better weekend. Today, I’m posting a book review from an ARC read via NetGalley. 2 STARS Thanks to NetGalley and The Orion Publishing …
Stuck in the Middle With You*
A great post on getting stuck in the middle of a book … Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: Stuck in the Middle With You*
Friday Book Share ~ Fav Writing Books
Hey SE Readers. It’s Friday and time for another book share. I usually share a work of fiction (after all this site is about writing fiction), but today I’m going to do something a little different… Source: Friday Book Share …
Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links
Time was on my mind this week (as I rushed to make my deadline and feared the ticking clock), so I thought this quote by Henry David Thoreau was appropriate: <!– wp:paragraph {“align”:”center”,”c… Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing …
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Sisters are Doing It on International Women’s Day
Hello everyone. Today is International Women’s Day, and I am celebrating by taking part in something special. Take five minutes out to relax and listen to Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox while a few female authors come together on video …
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A Free Mockup Book Cover Maker
I recently discovered DIY Book Design (thank you, Krystallia!) and just had to share the news. DIY Book Design has a number of useful tools and tutorials, all aimed at helping you produce the perfe… Source: A Free Mockup Book …
The Four Essentials That Will Help You Sell Books On Amazon
You want to sell books on Amazon and other retailers. If you get the four basics right before you self-publish, you will have much more chance of sales success. Source: The Four Essentials That Will Help You Sell Books On …
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What Exactly Is The First Draft? – From Rachel Poli’s Blog
The first draft is something everyone seems to dread. How do you start? How long will it take? The blank page can really take a toll on you and your creativity. But what exactly is the first draft?… Source: What …
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