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May 28, 2016
How Did the Author Do That?, by Dr. John Yeoman PhD, Reviewed.
This historical novel, set at the very end of the 16th century in London, is more than merely a damned good novel. It’s purpose is to help other authors improve their writing through example. John Yeoman is a well-respected writing tutor, amongst other things. He displays a wicked, sardonic, sense of humour in the story, […]
May 27, 2016
Creative #Writing #Contests Table Updated
It’s Friday, so here’s this week’s reminder that I’ve updated the contest table. Just a brief second reminder: the well-respected Bridport contests end on 31 May, so get your entries in if you want a bit of extra kudos, and some cash! Otherwise, get your other entries in early. The table updates each time I […]
Searching for the Right Words? Tip #15
This series aims at helping writers find the right words to express their meaning. Your thoughts and comments are welcome. Do you want to inspire readers with joy, stoke their terrors, romance them with love, fill them with horror? This set of posts looks at ways of influencing mood by selecting the ‘right’ words for […]
May 24, 2016
Searching for the Right Words? Tip #14
This series aims at helping writers find the right words to express their meaning. Your thoughts and comments are welcome here. Do you want to inspire readers with joy, stoke their terrors, romance them with love? Or, maybe you need your reader to sink into despair along with your protagonist? This set of posts looks […]
May 22, 2016
The Construct of Time
Originally posted on The Renegade Press:
Time is just an agreed upon construct. We have taken distance (one rotation of the earth, and one orbit of the sun) divided it up into segments, then given those segments labels. -Author Unknown Before man decided to differentiate betweenthe periods when the sun had risen, and when the…
Time is just an agreed upon construct. We have taken distance (one rotation of the earth, and one orbit of the sun) divided it up into segments, then given those segments labels. -Author Unknown Before man decided to differentiate betweenthe periods when the sun had risen, and when the…
May 21, 2016
Progress on the WIP
Another week has passed and I’ve been prodding those keys with vigour. The WIP is now up to 45783, with 4865 of those words new to the story. Several developments are emerging following my research, and the story is twisting and turning with a life of its own. This is the first rewrite, so there […]
May 20, 2016
Creative #Writing #Contests Page Updated
It’s Friday, so here’s this week’s reminder that I’ve updated the contest table. Not a lot of new ones today, as I’ve been busy in the garden during the good weather. Tomorrow promises to be wet all day, so I might get a few more added then. Revisit on Saturday to check. Get your entries […]
Searching for the Right Words? Tip #13
This series aims at helping writers find the right words to express their meaning. Your thoughts and comments are welcome here. Are you hoping to inspire readers with joy, arouse their fear, romance them with love? Or, maybe your story needs the reader to sink into despair along with your protagonist? This set of posts […]
May 17, 2016
Searching for the Right Words? Tip #12
Please add your thoughts and comments. Are you hoping to inspire readers with joy, arouse their fear, romance them with love? Or, maybe your story needs the reader to sink into despair along with your protagonist? This set of posts looks at ways of influencing mood by selecting the ‘right’ words for the job. I […]
Naked News for Indie Authors: How NOT to Invest Your Marketing $$$, by Gisela Hausmann, Reviewed.
This is not the first book I’ve read by this author, which is why I bought it! She has a knack of stating the relevant facts without offending but without wasting words. If you’re looking to market your book(s), read this short piece of advice before you start to spend cash on the process. It […]
