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April 12, 2017
How to Harness the Critique Feedback Loop to Become a Better Writer
As I write my novel Grim Curio, I’ve been sharing excerpts on /r/DestructiveReaders and my development diary to get feedback. At first I did this just to get an idea of what people thought of my work in progress. Then a pattern emerged, and through it I found myself becoming a better writer.
I’m calling this pattern the Critique Feedback Loop. It’s nothing revolutionary, I’m sure, but it’s been incredibly useful for me, so I thought I’d take a little time to share this pattern with you.
Phases...
April 10, 2017
January 21, 2015
Interview with Ken Lizzi, Author of Reunion (Plus Giveaway!)
One of the best things about being an author is getting the chance to meet all kinds of creative minds. Recently when I went to OryCon in Portland, OR, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to meet one such creative name Ken Lizzi, the author of post apocalyptic novel Reunion. Reunion is a […]
January 16, 2015
NSFW: Bend Life Over and Give it a Good F*#$! Or How a Sexual Mastery Video Series Changed my Perspective on Life.
WARNING: This article is NSFW and more graphic than my usual posts. If you have soft sensibilities, this post is not for you. Something unexpected happened to me the other day. I gained a new perspective on life. I’ve been in somewhat of a slump for a long while, in the middle of an existential […]
NSFW: Bend Life Over and Give it a Good F*ck! Or How a Sexual Mastery Video Series Changed my Perspective on Life.
WARNING: This article is NSFW and more graphic than my usual posts. If you have soft sensibilities, this post is not for you. Something unexpected happened to me the other day. I gained a new perspective on life. I’ve been in somewhat of a slump for a long while, in the middle of an existential […]
December 9, 2014
December Recomendations: From Books to Movies, TV and Music
Need something to do for an hour? Fear not, because I, S.C. Barrus, am an expert at killing time. I’ve come to your aid in your hour of need to present the best things I’ve enjoyed over the past month. This month I’ve decided to keep track of the arts and entertainment that really […]
December 2, 2014
7 Questions with Pauline Creeden, Author of Chronicles of Steele
Today I’m happy to introduce a return to regular interviews. I’m really pleased to welcome Pauline Creeden to Away & Away for a somewhat unorthodox conversation about insults, pacifism, steampunk, and even a peak into the mind of this great indie author. 1. Hi Pauline. You are a steampunk author of the series Chronicles of […]
November 25, 2014
All My Books Are Now Pay-What-You-Want (Including Free)
I have a really big announcement. Starting today, I’ve opened an online shop that will sell all of my books for *insert however much you want to pay here*. Want all my books for free? Go for it. Want to pay a little extra? That’s cool too! And lets not forget signed paperbacks either. You […]
November 19, 2014
Authors, Hire Me to Build Your Mailing List
I’m writing this post because I am on the verge. So close. I’ve been working in the inbound marketing (which is the best form of Internet Marketing in my opinion) for a little more than 3 years. I’ve also been in publishing for a little more than a year and a half. I’ve reached this […]
