by Guest Author | Jun 15, 2021 | All Posts, Guest Authors, Writing Tips
Ryan Williamson is a novelist and graphic designer. His latest novel is the Supernatural Western, “The Widow’s Son.” He is currently working on his next novel. Follow Ryan on Twitter @rywilwrite and visit his website at...
by Guest Author | Jun 8, 2021 | All Posts, Guest Authors, Writing Tips
When in doubt as to your writing prowess as an indie author (I am an indie author, and a new one at that), keep an open mind. You likely have an AWESOME story, but you want to tell it in the best way possible because you’re competing with thousands of others....
by Guest Author | Jun 1, 2021 | All Posts, Guest Authors, Writing Tips
A few years ago I became interested in the opportunities presented by ghostwriting. Now, that wasn’t something I had considered earlier in my writing career. For one thing, I looked at the idea with a certain amount of disdain. I felt I was too good for it. I feel a...
by Stoney deGeyter | May 28, 2021 | All Posts, Writing Tips
As a yet-to-be-published fiction author, I find I’m still learning the craft of writing. I’m not sure the learning ever stops. Maybe once I sell John Grisham quantities of books, I might feel a little more secure about my authoring capabilities. Still, not...
by Guest Author | May 25, 2021 | All Posts, Guest Authors, Writing Tips
It’s become commonplace to peruse Twitter and other social media only to see authors saying they’re getting dozens of rejections. Getting rejections is common. It’s a right of passage for most of us. I’ve gotten my fair share and even had a few...
by Stoney deGeyter | May 8, 2021 | All Posts, Writing Tips
One of the struggles many writers face is knowing when their book, story, poem, or [insert your work here] is “good enough”. If George Lucas taught us anything (for better or worse), it’s that there’s always room to tinker. As writers, we have...
by Stoney deGeyter | Apr 17, 2021 | All Posts, Writing Tips
How many times have you heard someone say something along the lines of “write for yourself?” Or maybe, “Don’t worry about what your readers like, just write what you like.” Now, I’m not going to tell you this is bad advice, in part...
by Guest Author | Apr 7, 2021 | All Posts, Guest Authors, Writing Tips
It took me over 20 years to write my first novel. The main reason was being too afraid to let anyone read it. I was always nervous that someone wouldn’t like what I wrote, ending my dream of being an author. Do NOT be afraid. Find someone in your corner. They...
by Guest Author | Mar 31, 2021 | All Posts, Guest Authors, Writing Tips
Writing fantasy is a deep dive into a newly created culture and world, full of magic and mythological creatures. It’s a genre that allows for expansive and explosive creativity. This can be super exciting! It can also be rather daunting, especially for new writers....
by Stoney deGeyter | Mar 27, 2021 | All Posts, Writing Tips
There are no great authors that write a perfect first draft. Heck, there aren’t any good authors who can do that. Every story goes through multiple revisions, and every author who’s serious about writing a great story knows that editing is a significant...
