It’s a rainy Friday afternoon in this part of the states. So if you’re stuck spending the weekend indoors hiding from the rain, you might as well write. And read. In fact, why not read these Five Links? 1. From Kristen Lamb’s blog, here is a post looking at the Anatomy of a Best-Selling Story—Opposition. […]
10 Writing tips for 6th graders (and grown-ups.)
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. -Mark Twain They say that when you reach the end of your life, it’s not the things you did that you regret, it’s the things you didn’t do. I couldn’t agree more. I’ve wanted to write fiction since the fifth grade, and even though I put it […]
Has reading gone out of style?
Think about some of your favorite authors. What makes them your favorite? If you’re anything like me, you want something that is easy to read, has engaging characters, and a coherent plot. Throw in a little suspense, a colorful setting, and maybe even some social commentary if you’re into that sort of thing. In other […]
Writing prompts and themed anthologies
Writing prompts. The very idea probably sends you back to your 100-level college composition courses. Nonetheless, a good writing prompt can pull you out of a creative slump and help you put some words up on the blank, white screen you’ve been staring at on your laptop. There are quite a few sites out there […]
Lay off the back-story and get to the action!
Start your story where your story starts. You’re saying, well, duh. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. I want to talk real quick about one of my earlier versions of Holy Fudgesicles. This actually dates back to last year when I was preparing to attend the RMFW Conference. I first noticed a potential […]
The Secret To Writing Suspense
I’ve never claimed to be a suspense writer. It’s one of those things that I just never felt I’d be any good at. I think the closest I’ve come to writing anything suspenseful is my short story Tunnel of Darkness, which was originally published by Gothic City Press in Clerics, Charlatans, and Cultists. That anthology […]
Five Links Friday 5/8/15
It’s time for another Five Links Friday. Read some posts about writing and then hit the word processor and get some stuff done 🙂 1. Let’s start with a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to your manuscript after it goes on sub. Marcy Beller Paul has a great article at Fall Fifteeners on that very […]
Top Reasons Why I Reject Stories at My E-Zine
As you probably already know, I’m the owner and editor of a small e-zine called Theme of Absence. It’s a side project of mine that began nearly a year ago and publishes a new speculative fiction piece and interview with the author every Friday. Running the site has done wonders for my editorial skills and […]
Five Blogs You Absolutely Must Read
There are so many quality writing blogs out there, each one unique and valuable in its own way. Here are five that I visit daily, and I’d recommend them to any writing hoping to learn more about writing and the business of writing. The first is Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income Blog. Everything you need to know […]
Six Writing Scams To Look Out For
Scammers are everywhere. It’s not uncommon to see emails, sometimes ones that look fairly legit, trying to trick you into clicking on a link and entering personal or financial information. Fortunately, in most cases, we know what to do to protect ourselves from this stuff. Double-check the URL you’re logging into, don’t download attachments from […]
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