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April 13, 2017
Self Publishing on Kindle-Why You Should Support Indie Authors
The publishing industry is changing. Instead of going through traditional publishing routes, we now see scores of authors self publishing on kindle. There are pros and cons to this. The tools to publish a book are available to pretty much everyone. While this could mean a decrease in quality content, it also means there are …
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April 6, 2017
Throwback: “How to Critique a Manuscript for Dummies”
This is a throwback to a post I did about a year and a half ago! I hope you find it helpful. First, I’d like to address the difference between a review and a critique. Some people may say there is no difference. Well, there is at least a technical difference: if you are reviewing …
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April 4, 2017
Service Announcement for “Out of Darkness”
Dear Readers, Early after its release in KDP, I was informed there were some formatting mistakes in my e-book “Out of Darkness.” I set about thoroughly fixing them and re-uploaded the file to KDP. I even combed through their preview tool to make sure everything looked good. Unfortunately, there was a glitch on their side. …
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March 30, 2017
What Makes an Element in Your Story “Contrived” and How to Avoid It
So I started a book (of an author I don’t know) and just couldn’t get through it. The writing wasn’t too bad, but the storytelling was poor (maybe that’ll be next week’s blog post), and the dialogue felt a big unrealistic. Then I read some other people’s reviews and saw one word pop up several […]
March 22, 2017
A Deeper Look “Into the Void”
I usually post on Thursdays. But in honor of my newest book (Into the Void) being released on Friday, I thought I’d write this post today! I am so excited for this book, you guys! I keep asking myself, “Is it wrong to love your own book this much?” And the answer is, “Who cares?” […]
March 16, 2017
Tips on Non-linear Narration
Don’t begin a sentence with a conjunction. Don’t use passive voice. Don’t address the reader directly. Don’t give your character a name your readers can’t pronounce. We’ve all heard the writing rules. But if you’re like me, you’ve watched your favorite authors break those rules with glee! But rules are there for a reason. I am […]
March 9, 2017
10 Things You May Not Know About Me
So I’ve been meeting a lot of new authors and writers online. And some of you may be thinking, “Who the heck is E.B. Dawson?” So here are some fun “writerly” facts about me: 1. I have moved 24 times in 27 years and have lived in 4 different countries. 2. I dream very vividly […]
March 2, 2017
Is Your Story Written Backwards or Forwards?
If you’ve researched writing at all, or read any of the many writing tutorial blogs out there, you’ve probably read that you have to write your novel backwards from the ending. This isn’t a post to disagree or agree with that advice, but rather to explore it. Because this is something that I’ve been thinking […]
February 11, 2017
The Bittersweet Pain of Mistakes and Failures
Why can’t we just learn from all the sweet, beautiful moments of life? Why can’t I write the perfect novel the first time? Why can’t I gain all the wisdom that I need from drinking coffee and staring out my french doors at the wet, wintry February world? Clearly I’ve got a lot of questions […]
January 30, 2017
2017: The Balancing Act
I have a confession to make: I am not thrilled with the direction the book publishing/marketing industry is heading. Don’t get me wrong, the ability to self-publish cheap and easy is pretty awesome. But the heavy expectations placed on authors to self-market their books, be present on all social media, and post constant content and […]
