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Why Is Editing So Damn Important? by Marie Lavender
Posted on July 1, 2018 at 3:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
For those of you who already know the answer to the question at hand, I applaud you.
But there are a few who might be wondering why, in fact, one would ever worry about editing. Two schools of thought rally around this subject. Some of you might be thinking one or both of the following:
- Who needs an editing service? For God’s sake, I could edit the local newspaper in my sleep. I’ve got this, people!
- Why should I bother with editing? That doesn't…
A Nightmare: When the Muse Gets Too Quiet by Marie Lavender
Posted on July 1, 2018 at 2:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
It is a writer’s worst fear – what they call ‘writer’s block’. Being frozen when you intend to work on your project. The idea that the well has officially dried up. Perhaps you encountered a deadline and just went blank because of the strain. Or, out of the blue, you cannot find the urge to write. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s not exactly temporary.
The truth is that this is one of those moments every writer simply doesn’t relish. Sure, we can try to be reasonable and say…ah,…
ContinueTips on Carving Time Out for Your Writing When Life Drags You Down by Marie Lavender
Posted on July 1, 2018 at 2:45pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Life can get pretty crazy sometimes. Just when it seems normal, then there’s a curveball which knocks you completely off that axis you got so comfortable with. And, more often than not, life gets in the way of writing. About when you’re ready to sit down to the task and focus, something comes up. There’s an emergency, or maybe not. Life happens. The kids need to be driven somewhere. Before you know it, a whole day has flown by and you’re not only exhausted from the ride, you’re disappointed…
ContinueShort Versus Long Fiction: Should Size Really Matter? by Marie Lavender
Posted on July 1, 2018 at 2:38pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This topic is really big right now. Any writer or reader familiar with books coming out these days has probably noticed a huge trend in shorter fiction. Short stories, novellas, even episodic or chapter-length works are releasing all of the time on Amazon and other book sellers. And it appears that there are two schools of thought in response.
One is comprised of a group of writers and readers who see no issues with shorter fiction. In fact, they encourage it!
Writers enjoy…
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I began writing about fifteen years ago. After going through the process of attempting to find an agent/publisher for several years I decided to begin self-publishing my work. My wife and I have taken many vacation during many vacations over the…Continue
Poetry In Motion On Goodreads Reviews
Started by Abdua Kkkyha in INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOMES Jan 29. 0 Replies 0 Likes
How would you like it if you can be taught how to be pure, loving and profound all in ONE BOOK? This piece by Abdua points out a lot of good feeling emotions and deep thoughts about life, love, and romance! Abdua is a very good writer because he…Continue
How to Secure a Book Deal with a Publisher
Started by Randy Peyser in WRITING PROFESSIONALS Dec 21, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
In the past two months alone I've secured book deals for 6 authors. This past April, one of my authors secured a six-figure deal. Her book was sold in a bidding war and was bought by Simon & Schuster. I've discovered that there are two basic…Continue
Aussie romance
Started by Karen Cogan in BOOKS AND READING Jul 23, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
On 13th May 1787, 11 ships and 1300 people left England to found a penal colony in Australia. They landed in January 1788. The Naval officers and their families and the convicts worked to establish the first European settlement of Australia. The…Continue
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Ever wonder in what time period was the victory at Waterloo? Or when Mary Shelly published Frankenstein? What about a toxic paint color called “Emerald Green" made with arsenic and verdigris that subjected citizens to a chronic exposure to…Continue
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