Pay No Attention To The Essential Plot Device Behind The Curtain
So while writing this blog post, I was deep in the middle of a class by Kris Kennedy on backstory. (Which was excellent BTW, so
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Western Steampunk? Or What’s Aidee working on now…
I was recently researching western steampunk because, well….I’m writing one and I was surprised to see that it’s one of several in the ____punk genre.
Time Lock! Give Your Characters Deadlines, Too
Deadlines are an intrinsic part of being a writer. You have to a specific date to turn in the first draft. Edits are due by
Three Easy Habits To Better Writing
During my time as a professional writer, three habits have helped me become a better author. Reading. A good writer always reads. As Stephen king
Conquering Your Fears And Doubts
So, moment of truth here – I’ve lost sleep over what I should write for this blog post. I have an enormous case of impostor
Discovering the Core
One piece of advice I’ve heard again and again from veteran writers is to know your core story. For new writers this can be a
Everywhere On The Web Today
So I like to write blog posts. That’s pretty apparent to anyone that follows me. But today I’ve outdone myself in posts. Today I’m
Editing…editing…editing…
So January is editing and plotting month. I’m still writing on a little flash fiction, but mostly I’m editing. And I’m learning, but I admit
Frequency Illusion and the Cognitive Bias Effect in Book Buyers
This post was previously published on the Romance Magicians blog: Have you ever learned a new word or heard about a historical event for the
Death and Taxes
I’ve been thinking about both of these things lately. Taxes, because I still haven’t finished mine, and Death… My Dad passed in February and death
