Sean C. Sousa's Blog, page 6
May 9, 2013
Where Creativity Comes From
Do you ever wonder where your inspiration comes from? It doesn't matter if you consider yourself a creative person or not - I'm talking about the "Aha Phenomenon": the moment where a great idea comes...
May 7, 2013
Who’s Your Favorite Author?
In my teenage years, after being captivated by Jurassic Park in theaters, I discovered that the film was adapted from a novel. Eager for more, I picked up the original Jurassic Park novel. And then The...
May 2, 2013
How to Write a Book
Today's blog is one of those "less is more" posts, but it covers a complex question? How does one actually write a book? Here's a simple list to follow:
Commit to the time, patience, and effort...
Commit to the time, patience, and effort...
April 30, 2013
The Power of Reviews
It is said that the most effective marketing tool an author can have is a well-written book. Not only does it help positive word-of-mouth spread about their work, but if leveraged properly, a good novel...
April 25, 2013
April ’13 Monthly: Star Trek – “The Best of Both Worlds”
In 1990, Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) transitioned from its 3rd to 4th season. Having established itself as a worthy follow-up to the original Star Trek, the adventures of the new Enterprise...
April 23, 2013
My Writing Goals
Publishing has been called one of the most corrupt entertainment industries. Longtime traditional publishers scramble to adjust to the rise of e-books. Self-published authors enjoy high royalties and...
April 18, 2013
Review Roundup for Flash
Since its release, The Forever Saga: Flash has built a large number of fantastic reviews on Amazon and Goodreads - and with more on the way, here are some of the best insights from readers and reviewers...
April 16, 2013
Doing What You Love
A few nights ago, a friend asked me how my writing was going. My (admittedly meh) answer touched off a conversation that left me with a troubling truth: my attitude was a major reason behind the shortcomings...
April 12, 2013
5 of the Coolest (& Lamest) Fictional Robots!
...because when the machines eventually enslave us, this post just might appease them.
With the upcoming robots-versus-monsters goodness that will be Guillermo del Toro’s film, Pacific Rim, and the...
With the upcoming robots-versus-monsters goodness that will be Guillermo del Toro’s film, Pacific Rim, and the...
April 9, 2013
Sean’s Writings: The Town on Grand River
Growing up in the Metro Detroit area suburbs, I heard stories of how great Detroit used to be. What happened? And more importantly, why are the city's best days behind it? The poor Black neighborhood...
