One thing I’m noticing about this entire Indie Publishing thing is that stuff takes longer than I anticipated. Part of that is me — I’m inherently lazy 😉 Part of that is just the process and learning how long…
I’ve decided to republish the series of posts about conventions and convention life that were originally published over at Speculative Chic. This particular post was published on March 9, 2017. You can find the original here! Con season is in…
Quick Edits is a short feature where I give quick editing advice on how to handle common problems in fiction writing. Show Don’t Tell In my capacity as an editor, I’ve written “This is telling. I want to experience…
I’ve decided to republish the series of posts about conventions and convention life that were originally published over at Speculative Chic. Incidentally, the post below was my very first column on SpecChic, published on August 11, 2016! You can…
Quick Edits is a short feature where I give quick editing advice on how to handle common problems in fiction writing. Don’t Blink We’ve all read it. Some of us have probably written it. Some surprising thing happens. And,…
So I write smut under a pen name. It’s a loosely guarded secret. But my secret isn’t why I’m telling you, Lovely Reader. I want to talk this week about indie publishing. The book I’d published under my pen…
About once a month, on Tuesday, we talk about the different tools available for writers to make life easier (theoretically 😉 ). Today’s Tool: NaturalReader Platform: Online, Windows, Mac Cost: Free both online and downloadable with some limits;…
Quick Edits is a short feature where I give quick editing advice on how to handle common problems in fiction writing. Let’s talk about writing action! What Is Action and What Makes a Good Scene? Action scenes are any…
Are you constantly interrupted when you sit down to write? Does it seem like every time you try to get some words in, that is the exact moment that your spouse needs your input on something, your kids suddenly…
Quick Edits is a short feature where I give quick editing advice on how to handle common problems in fiction writing. Distancing is when you are using 3rd person limited or 1st person point of view and then use…