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• She Will Always Have A Place To Dance

  By M.J. Moores on April 29, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Originally posted on Syl65's Blog:
  I made sure there was ample room sufficient lighting adequate space and when she took to the stage there was nothing more amazing from that point she knew my heart would always be open…

• Author’s Dilemma: Revise or Publish?

  By M.J. Moores on April 28, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Originally posted on Author Matt Bowes and Military Sci-Fi:
  A.G. Moye over at Lightning Books discussed whether to push through on the four (!) different manuscripts he has in progress, or to go back to the shiny allure of polishing…

• Editing Tip #83: Get Your Dialogue Tags Working for You

  By M.J. Moores on April 27, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  He said, she screamed, they laughed, we cried, everyone gasped… These are some of the more useful dialogue tags available. The staple, of course, will always be: he/she said. Generally speaking (pun intended), new and inexperienced writers tend to overdo… Read More ›

• Interview with Urban Fantasy Author Kate Trinity

  By M.J. Moores on April 25, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s my pleasure to welcome urban fantasy author Kate Trinity to Infinite Pathways today. Kate is the daughter of a nurse and steam engine driver. She had no idea what the world had in store for her. School, horses, university,… Read More ›

• Starting Over is Hard but Sometimes Necessary

  By M.J. Moores on April 24, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  As writers we’re faced with having to start over with every new story, chapter, paragraph… It is not uncommon for a re-write of our first chapter to happen upwards of 7 or even 10+ times… But what about starting your… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Isn’t Just For Indie Authors

  By M.J. Moores on April 23, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  ~ Publicity Tip #82 ~ Crowdfunding with Kickstarter, IndieGoGo and other more niche platforms can be an Indie Author’s saving grace, so long as you know how to work the system. Now, I know that PubSlush may seem like just… Read More ›

• tomorrow, the bigger issue

  By M.J. Moores on April 22, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  Originally posted on HoneybeeWood:
  Finding dignity does not include polls, Dominating forces will rise and fall. Dignity is meant for those, the worthy. What is important and useful to you? How will we navigate the rough wild sea, so much…

• “No, it’s my story!” Argue the Reader & the Author

  By M.J. Moores on April 21, 2015 • ( 6 )

  

  Writerly Rant #82 ~ By M.J. Moores, Author. Editor. It frustrates me to no end the way so many debut authors get upset that a reader has “misunderstood” their work or has “read it wrong.” How can an individual who… Read More ›

• Editing Tip #82: Honing Character Pt. 4 – Inference vs. Directness

  By M.J. Moores on April 20, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Giving your reader some space to interpret character intentions is a good thing but sometimes it can be overdone. Using inference or inferring through action or sarcasm the character’s intention(s) needs to be done in the right way. Consider this… Read More ›

• Interview with Sci-Fi Author C.A. MacLean

  By M.J. Moores on April 18, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  ~ Today’s guest author is C.A. MacLean, a sci-fi writer I had a chance to meet personally last fall at a local book event. While this gentleman may appear quiet and demure his characters and plots are anything but! His… Read More ›

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