Archive for January 2022
Headlines Stink? Try These 8 Power-Ups
One of the best things about the digital world right now is that writers can get their content out on tons of platforms. It’s easier than ever to self-publish, too. The downside of this reality, though, is that you’ve also got much more competition than you would have had in the past. It’s harder to…
Read MoreHow Choice Creates Compelling Fiction
Think fast. What’s the secret to a fantastic novel? It’s not mastering the story arc (because naturally, you want your book to read EXACTLY like every other book sold). It’s not avoiding a specific point of view (yes, you actually can do third-person omniscient). Truly compelling fiction, in my view, revolves around one thing—choice. Why…
Read MoreWhy “Qualified” Is a Horrible Way to Describe a Writer
You know the idea. Write what you know. That will let the words flow onto the page faster and with a flavor of authenticity readers will smack their lips for. Rephrased, the concept is, you’re not “qualified” to write something unless it comes from your own experience. I dare you to say that to ghostwriters,…
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