books

  • Choosing The Right Cover

    We say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but we all do it. Not just judge the cover, but JUDGE.  As readers, we make assumptions of the story based on the cover we see. We use what we see as a reason to read—or not read—a book. It’s up to us as writers then

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  • Publishing Options

    Authors have options when it comes to publishing. Each avenue has its own merits and drawbacks. I have simplified the list to give you a cursory look at each but would encourage you to look into all of them to make the best decision for you and your book. Traditional Publishing is the model where

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  • All creatives (musicians, artists, and dancers) practice their skills–writers should as well. And they can do that by incorporating writing exercises into their every day routine. This will help them sharpen their ability and tell a better story. I’ve listed five exercises below, but there are more online. Not a whole time is needed on

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  • The Writing Process

    I was perusing the internet the other day and came across an advertisement for the Master Class courses out there, that include guest teachings from Neil Gaiman, Margaret Atwood and the like. This one included Dan Brown and I took the bait and clicked on it. While it was the normal, “Hey, you’ll learn this

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