Adam Blumer's Blog, page 23
March 9, 2012
10 Common Misconceptions of the Wannabe Novelist, Part 3
See Part 1 and Part 2. 3. My novel must be pretty awesome—my significant other and friends certainly think so. This is faulty thinking; with few exceptions (consider the amazing story behind The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans) significant others and friends could never replace industry professionals. Ask any established novelists, and they'll tell [...]
March 2, 2012
Do you have Kindle ADD?
I fear it's true. I think I've caught it, and I might need counseling. What is it? ADD for adults. And I don't think I ever had it until I bought my Kindle Touch last fall. Don't get me wrong. I love my Kindle Touch. Um, but that may be the problem—I fear I love [...]
February 28, 2012
February 24, 2012
10 Common Misconceptions of the Wannabe Novelist, #2
See Part 1. #2: I know how to tell a good story. I don't need these novel-writing rules. I'm always amazed when I hear that someone invested hundreds, if not thousands, of hours into writing a novel before studying how novels are written for today's market. Yet it happens. Just ask agents and publishers. But [...]
10 Common Misconceptions of the Wannabe Novelist, Part 2
See Part 1. 2. I know how to tell a good story. I don't need these novel-writing rules. I'm always amazed when I hear that someone invested hundreds, if not thousands, of hours into writing a novel before studying how novels are written for today's market. Yet it happens. Just ask agents and publishers. But [...]
February 22, 2012
Book Review: Frantic by Mike Dellosso
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason [...]
February 20, 2012
February 17, 2012
10 Common Misconceptions of the Wannabe Novelist, #1
He was going to kill me. He had me in a headlock with one arm and a knife held to my throat with the other, his hot breath tingling against my ear. If I didn't get this story published, this guy called Novel Writing was going to slit my throat and leave me lying on [...]
