Informational posts for current and future writers.
So, your first draft is done. Now what? It’s time to polish and present your book. Today’s focus is descriptions. Information such as physical descriptions should not be lumped together & given at one time. Paragraphs of text without interaction are boring for today’s reader & that means skipping pages …
I have met so many writers in our area. We are participating in a blog tour which allows us to get to know each other, especially right now when staying home is a way of life. So, with that in mind, I have decided to showcase a writer each Monday. …
Recently, I have heard a number of small press writers have discovered that books in print that they thought had a copyright, in fact, did NOT! Many writers groups and individuals are on different sides on the importance of a copyright. Each of us get to choose. If you are …
Delighted to meet a new author and find that we share a love of camping and recreational vehicles. This guide truly is a guide to the camper who is interested in volunteering in our state parks. While this book is specific to Florida, the information on what questions to ask, …
Really resting today. Busy week with back to back meetings with two authors and trying to finish the fourth book in the Live Oak Series, Catch the Fire. Also, I discovered I need a new writing tool. I am creating a wall just for the cast of characters in this …
Avoid the use of passive verbs. They slow the story, decrease tension and they do not create definitive actions, words or responses. Ex. He became angry. Okay, you told the reader he is angry. Became is passive. Let’s show the reader instead. Much more immediate, intense and definitive. Ex. Anger …
