Book covers can be the last thing you think about as an author, but ultimately, they’re the first thing your readers will see. So how do you find a book cover that will perfectly complement the story you’ve written, edited, and worked so hard to create? These days, there are plenty of options. You […] via… Continue reading 5 Things to Look For in a Book Cover — A Writer’s Path
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5 Overused Words in Fiction — A Writer’s Path
by Kelsie Engen I’m deep in the throes of editing my current WIP right now, Broken Time, which is why my poor blog has been taking a backseat. And what this really means is that I’m deep into the nitty-gritty of grammar, word usage, syntax, and pretty much the non-glamorous aspects of writing. […] via 5… Continue reading 5 Overused Words in Fiction — A Writer’s Path
Why We Need Clichés — A Writer’s Path
by Elisabeth Wong I write as the inspiration strikes. Inspiration strikes at random times of my life. Huh. Oh, and yeah, you probably did read the title of this post correctly. I mean for it to be in writing mostly, but I can kind of see how this will apply to real life […] via Why… Continue reading Why We Need Clichés — A Writer’s Path
How to Gain That Last 1% in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path
by Ryan Lanz It’s been said that the difference between a good novel and a great novel is only 1%. When I first read that, it used to drive me nuts. What is that 1%? If you asked 100 people, you would probably get 100 different answers. What I’m talking about here […] via How to… Continue reading How to Gain That Last 1% in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path
The Puzzling Prologue Problem — A Writer’s Path
Go ahead, Google something along the lines of prologues in novels. I’ll wait. Done? If so, you’ll have found links like 7 Deadly Sins of Prologues, The Worst Ways to Begin Your Novel: Advice from Literary Agents, The Dreaded Prologue, Question: the oft-maligned prologue, and so on. Read these four pages. Did you see the following?… Continue reading The Puzzling Prologue Problem — A Writer’s Path
How to Gain That Last 1% in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path
by Ryan Lanz It’s been said that the difference between a good novel and a great novel is only 1%. When I first read that, it used to drive me nuts. What is that 1%? If you asked 100 people, you would probably get 100 different answers. What I’m talking about here […] via How to… Continue reading How to Gain That Last 1% in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path
Separating Yourself From Your Characters — A Writer’s Path
by Doug Lewars I expect most people, whether they agree with it or not, are familiar with the Myers-Briggs personality classification system which divides the population into 16 groups. Many psychologists complain this is over simplified, but although the system appears to consist of four binary couples, each pair is, in fact, a […] via Separating… Continue reading Separating Yourself From Your Characters — A Writer’s Path
How to Gain That Last 1% in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path
by Ryan Lanz It’s been said that the difference between a good novel and a great novel is only 1%. When I first read that, it used to drive me nuts. What is that 1%? If you asked 100 people, you would probably get 100 different answers. What I’m talking about here […] via How to… Continue reading How to Gain That Last 1% in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path
The Freedom to Write Whatever, Wherever is What You Need — A Writer’s Path
by Laura Peters Writing is more than just a passion for some people. For them, it is their career, it is their whole life, and it is something that they are attached to in more ways than one. Although, for some, it is just something that they do to make themselves feel better, […] via The… Continue reading The Freedom to Write Whatever, Wherever is What You Need — A Writer’s Path
Why Writers Should Review Books — A Writer’s Path
by ARHuelsenbeck If you are a reader, you should write book reviews. via Why Writers Should Review Books — A Writer’s Path
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