Author of Contemperary Romance, Thriller, Mystery and Suspense
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 or simply putting the book…
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 one of those who prefer…
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, the pitfalls and how to…
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 series. So today, the body…
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 flashed through him in a…
A friend posted this on Facebook. I think it is great advice for every writer interested in promoting their work and the works of their friends. In today’s market, visibility is critical to a book’s success.
