In MAKE YOUR WORDS WORK, Gary Provost suggests writers show that the main character has lived a life before the present time. We have to avoid blocks of information by using backstory sprinkles, but how do we show that our characters go to movies, admire a high school teacher, or have friends in Antarctica? Those […]
How to organize Printing or Print on Demand
Worth a try.
Switching Genres
Most of my assignments in the writing class I teach are optional. The last couple weeks, I’ve had non-optional assignments which involve creating a new POV character in a different genre. I’m impressed with their successes so far. I had to push myself to leave women’s fiction and YA to enter the realm of paranormal […]
Taxpertise for Writers
Grace Tam wrote an article in the CWC South Bay branch’s April newsletter. She received the information from Bonnie Lee who spoke at their March meeting. The IRS views writers as professional or hobbyist. “Professional writers write by day and night and can deduct all eligible expenses. Hobbyists have a day job unrelated to writing […]
Eric Clapton Quote
“Risk is trying to control something you are powerless over.” ~Eric ClaptonTurns 68 today. Happy Birthday, Eric! Writers, does your POV character take a big risk, one that will keep the readers turning pages?
Book Cover Publishing Humor
Stacey Gustafson helps J.K. Royce over PILZ book cover publishing bump with humor. http://www.jkroyce.com/?page_id=366
Publishing Schedule Hits a Bump
Check out J.K. Royce’s publishing journey with her novel, PILZ. http://www.jkroyce.com/?p=1207#