by admin | Aug 1, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Should you read reviews of your book? Some authors do. Others refuse. Some just take an occasional peek. When I first started out I read every single book review. Now there are only a few kinds of reviews that I read. Of course, every writer and author feels... by admin | Jul 31, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
New writers love to ask authors about their “process.” It’s an excellent question because the more new writers learn how others manage the novel-writing process, the more tips, tricks, and methods they can integrate into their own unique process.... by admin | Jul 30, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Blood symbolism is vast and wide. Blood is a powerful and often confusing symbol. From the divine to the violent, our fascination with blood infuses our collective consciousness. An entire book could be devoted to the symbolism of blood. And perhaps already has. The... by admin | Jul 29, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Can a character’s name be symbolic? Yes! They’re your characters! You get to name them. Consider being more purposeful when naming your characters. In many cultures today and in historical times, a name is important and decided on with much thought. A... by admin | Jul 28, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
It’s not all about sex, is it? Maybe not. Discover how a sexy scene can amplify character, conflict, emotion, and plot. by admin | Jul 27, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Check out my new book! Check out my new blog! Those kinds of posts on Instagram, Twitter, and FaceBook don’t work! Why? Because they are boring and don’t provide any hint about why someone needs to check out or click the link. Writing a teaser and/or...