Is it possible to do everything right when creating a novel to be published? There are thousands of blog posts (not to mention all the books, youtube… Read more “STOP Trying to Doing Everything Right (writing, marketing, and publishing advice)”
Category: how to write
These blog posts give my advice on how to write fiction as well as market it. There are several short stories mixed in along with reviews of different products. It is all things novel, book, short story and writing.
Why Setting Matters More Than Characters in Many Novels
I remember being asked the same the same question two times in my life. What are the words that you use to define yourself? EX: Mother, Father,… Read more “Why Setting Matters More Than Characters in Many Novels”
What It feels like to Finish Writing a Novel
Euphoria. Where ever you are when you put down the last line of your first draft, you will stop and look around as if seeing the world… Read more “What It feels like to Finish Writing a Novel”
Dissecting Query Letters That Get Your Manuscript Read!
I’ve been very fortunate to receive three custom responses from publishers on my first manuscript World War Marlow. So today I wanted to share the structure and… Read more “Dissecting Query Letters That Get Your Manuscript Read!”
How to Develop a Character With a Strong Personality
I always envied anime because fans dress up as their favorite characters and meet up to talk about them. I always wanted a highly recognizable main character… Read more “How to Develop a Character With a Strong Personality”
How to Set Reading Goals That You’ll Actually Stick Too
When setting goals I like to be as free-flowing as I can, that is until it comes to reading. Last year I casually saw the Goodreads reading… Read more “How to Set Reading Goals That You’ll Actually Stick Too”
Tips Should Writers Take From Modern Media (TV, Video Games, Film, Anime)
Writing is by far the most inspiring media we have. So many different stories transcend time. Told by billions of different people, they are the gateway to… Read more “Tips Should Writers Take From Modern Media (TV, Video Games, Film, Anime)”
Choose Your Hero- advice on writing and living a great story
I’ve always wished that life had a character creator. The idea of clicking a button and not only looking like but fundamentally being a new character has… Read more “Choose Your Hero- advice on writing and living a great story”
Tricks to Get Through the First Draft of Your Novel
Finishing a novel isn’t only a great excitement it’s also a weight off your shoulders. I remember letting out a deep breath, looking at the words ‘the… Read more “Tricks to Get Through the First Draft of Your Novel”
Finding Your Writing Accountability Partner– Your Writing Community
A writer sits alone drinking tea (or maybe bourbon) as they stare down the blinking cursor on their blank page. Accompanied only by their cat the writer… Read more “Finding Your Writing Accountability Partner– Your Writing Community”
