Roy Miller's Blog, page 49
March 9, 2018
Draw on personal pain to write believable characters
by Carol Despeaux Fawcett Source link I started reading a new paranormal novel last month that I had high hopes for based on how quickly and easily the first few chapters hooked me. The plot was refreshing, unique, and action-filled from the beginning. Interesting, quirky characters reeled me in. But it quickly went downhill froms
March 8, 2018
Develop Ease of Delivery
by JW Source link I’m a frotteur, someone who likes to rub words in his hand, to turn them around and feel them, to wonder if that really is the best word possible. Does that word in this sentence have any electric potential? Does it do anything? Too much electricity will make your reader’s hairs
Grammar Rules: Capitalization
by Melissa Donovan Source link Grammar rules for capitalization. Proper capitalization is one of the cornerstones of good grammar, yet many people fling capital letters around carelessly. Not every word deserves to be capitalized. It’s an honor that must be warranted, and in writing, capitalization is reserved only for special words. Most of the grammars
How to Publish a Short Story: Get Feedback and Edit Your Final Draft
by Sarah Gribble Source link A month ago, I urged you to come on a publication journey with me, one where I walk you through the process of planning, writing, and submitting a short story. This is the third post in the four-part series on how to publish a short story. By the end, you’lls
Free Workshop *Today* on an Awesome New Content Tool
by Sonia Simone Source link First things first: Brian Clark is co-hosting a free workshop today (in a few hours, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time), all about getting started with chatbots. If you don’t know much about chatbots, or even think they might be weird or creepy, check out mys
Meet the agents: an interview with Nelle Andrew
by WW Office Source link Author-turned-literary agent Nelle Andrew (writing under the name Nelle Davy) is a 2016 Bookseller Rising Star; representing Sunday and New York Times bestsellers, and many award-winning novelists with Peter Fraser + Dunlop. We sat down with Nelle for a frank interview … Continue reading →
Review: Lamellia: The Wicked Queen by Gloria D. Gonsalves, Illustrated by Katerina Brunot
by Marta Cheng Source link Lamellia: The Wicked Queen is a charming story by Gloria D. Gonsalves, with the talented brushstrokes of Katerina Brunot bringing color and depth into this imaginative book for children. Lamellia, the kingdom of mushrooms, is a magical place that would be perfect were it not for the fact that itss
March 7, 2018
Flogometer 1045 for Vicky—are you compelled to turn the page?
by Ray Rhamey Source link Flogometer 1045 for Vicky—are you compelled to turn the page? Submissions sought. Get fresh eyes on your opening page. Submission directions below. The Flogometer challenge: can you craft a first page that compels me to turn to the next page? Caveat: Please keep in mind that this is entirely subjective.s
Maybe Neil DeGrasse Tyson Should Embrace The Humanities More
by terribleminds Source link test Bears repeating: Creativity that satisfies & affirms your world view is Entertainment. Creativity that challenges & disrupts your world view is Art. — Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) March 6, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Oh no, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Oh no. No no no no no. *pinches brow of nose* *exhales slowly* Listen,s
An Ethical Literary Agent Won’t Charge Your For Editing
by Anne Wayman Source link A friend of mine thought she’d landed a good literary agent at a writing conference. I was happy for her because she’d been working for several years on her memoir. I’d never read any of her writing but she’s a great story teller with a lovely self-deprecating sense of humor.s
