Originally posted on Syl65's Blog:
I will always remember your melody Every note from the touch of every key Beauty has a sound and I found that in you A song that resonates in all that you are This isn’t…
Month: December 2014
Personal Attacks on Writing Professionals
Writerly Rant #66 By M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. If you haven’t published your book yet, you may be unaware that some reviewers have a tendency to write incredibly horrible things not only about your book but about… Read More ›
Editing Tip #66
Push Your Writing to the Limits ~ In first drafts most writers are more interested in getting the story down than they are in refining every key moment – and that’s the way it should be. What you need to… Read More ›
Recycling Story Ideas
In high school and university I studied English and Drama – Works of Literature and other people who made it their business to study it too… There are 3 overriding theories: 1) There is only one story 2) There are… Read More ›
Creative Connectivity
Publicity Tip #65 Some of the most common advice you will ever receive is to make business connections in order to further yourself and your product (i.e. your writing) – and it’s true. But with the advent of social media… Read More ›
On A Sea of Hope
Originally posted on Syl65's Blog:
Dreams will always remain afloat An enlightened heart is a sea of hope Guiding lights lead the way Mustn’t be afraid of the unknown Fear may come in the guise of dark clouds Our…
Trust & Blind Faith
Writerly Rant #65 By M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. Well, I’ve gone and done it again… I’m trusting myself and my work to someone I barely know and hoping desperately not to get burned. I recently met a… Read More ›
Editing Tip #65
Culling for Clarity Pt. 1 ~ One of the most important aspects of editing you can focus on is checking your work for clarity. This should be done in two ways: By Self-Editing By Peer-Editing I know! I sound so… Read More ›
The Necessity of Advice…
For me, this is so true. When I go looking for advice I’m actually looking for validation of my own ideas. I do something that I think will work and then I ask, “What do you think?” What I’m really… Read More ›
Dealing with Bookstores 101 – Pt. 5
Publicity Tip #64 Whether you’re self-published or with a small traditional publisher, your book is likely not being stocked in the local bookstore. Why? With limited shelf space many bookstores only carry books from the big guys. Here are a… Read More ›