via Captivating New ideas can be so captivating... The new character who pops up and wants to tell us their whole life story. A new villain who wants us to document his world takeover. New stories are always so much fun! But what good is all that inspiration if it's never shared with readers? Listen, … Continue reading Go write, Askew
Stop Telling Stories! Wait, what?
via Wonder Our Managing Editor, Dusty Grein, often uses the analogy that a book should play like a movie in the reader's mind. It's the author's job to make sure that movie plays through and the reader forgets they're looking at words on a page. To enthrall our readers to the point they can't put our … Continue reading Stop Telling Stories! Wait, what?
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Branch Out of Your Comfort Zone
via Branch #PitMad is right around the corner. I've heard from a lot of authors who are preparing for it. You know what? They're one step closer to their goal of being published because they polished their queries and have their pitches ready to go. I've also heard from a bunch of writers who are … Continue reading Branch Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
via Typical Step outside your comfort zone. That's where the magic happens. Make time today to follow your passion. Write!
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Want to be an Author? You have to be a Writer, First! Tips on How to Find Inspiration…
via Daily Prompt: Premonition As authors we sometimes find ourselves looking for inspiration to create our stories. There's nothing wrong with wanting to feel inspired, unless that process interferes with the writing itself. I found that when I stopped waiting for some grand premonition about my next mega-successful best seller and just sat down … Continue reading Want to be an Author? You have to be a Writer, First! Tips on How to Find Inspiration…
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