Sometimes the spark dies. You take a long break. You put your book on the backburner for some reason. Then you have to figure out how to start writing again. Maybe you’re coming out of burnout or have simply been too busy with other things to write your current book. Whatever the reason, when you… Continue reading 7 Ways to Fall Back in Love with Your WIP
Category: Writing
How to Write an Excellent Book Review
One of the most prized things in the indie author community is a good review. We’re always hoping for one. Checking our Goodreads and Amazon pages periodically wondering if somebody found our book. We’re always asking for reviews from anyone who picks up our books. From the amount of authors out there begging their readership… Continue reading How to Write an Excellent Book Review
Why Beautiful Prose Still Matters
I don’t read much fanfiction. I get a little nauseous slogging through what’s out there. There is just so much, and so much of it is just…wow. What the fanfiction universe has to offer is a very interesting cross-section of amateur writing. There are a lot of levels of seriousness and dedication. You can tell… Continue reading Why Beautiful Prose Still Matters
5 Myths About Christian Fiction
I have recently noticed some Christian authors are backing away from the “Christian fiction” label. Some writers don’t want to write “Christian fiction” or at least are reluctant to call their novels that. Some believe they can reach a wider audience by avoiding the label, and others have just had so many bad experiences with… Continue reading 5 Myths About Christian Fiction
15 Ways to Add Color and Depth to Character Relationships
Gotta love a big list post, right? I’ve had this list stashed away in my writing journal notebook for a while, just as a reminder to myself and a brainstorming prompt. Characters and their interactions are essential to driving a story and keeping it dynamic and interesting. Too often I notice authors slacking off on… Continue reading 15 Ways to Add Color and Depth to Character Relationships
The Power of Reverse-Outlining for Revisions
This might be the most useful technique I’ve ever discovered when it comes to editing and revision. I did it for the first time while I was working on Dronefall Two, Lightwaste. I’m at the dreaded revision stage for my current WIP, Rainchill, Dronefall Three, but I’m not dreading it like I used to, because… Continue reading The Power of Reverse-Outlining for Revisions
Strange Ways I Fight Writer’s Block
Writer’s block does happen. I have heard people rant about how it’s just your imagination and how “real” writers don’t get writer’s block. “Just keep writing,” they say. “It’s an excuse for laziness,” they say. Oh, okay, if that’s your philosophy, fine, be a snob about it. But for the rest of us, something’s got… Continue reading Strange Ways I Fight Writer’s Block