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Editing Tip #106 – The Name Game: Keeping Things Clear

By M.J. Moores on October 6, 2015 • ( 0 )

Have you noticed how sometimes it’s effortless to read a fellow author’s work and you can’t help but marvel, in those hidden recesses of the mind, at the ease of this feat? One of the easiest ways to break the… Read More ›

Editing Tip #97 – Beta Reading for Others Pt.2: Intent (likability)

By M.J. Moores on August 3, 2015 • ( 0 )

What’s not to like about getting to read new, upcoming books for free? Well, I guess as a beta reader we’re spending valuable time and the gift of our literate opinion, then again we wouldn’t have accepted a beta book… Read More ›

Interview with Romantic Comedy Author Jen Benjamin

By M.J. Moores on April 4, 2015 • ( 2 )

It’s my pleasure to welcome romance author Jen Benjamin to Infinite Pathways today. Jen is a newspaper writer who enjoys fiction when she gets time away from writing facts. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, daughter and various furry… Read More ›

Editing Tip #74 – How Cliche is Cliche

By M.J. Moores on February 23, 2015 • ( 2 )

I find it immensely interesting to note just how many new and emerging writers fall back on the use of cliche in their descriptions (although, let’s be honest here – some multi-book indie authors who publish for the love of… Read More ›

Character Connections – Inside & Out

By M.J. Moores on February 13, 2015 • ( 0 )

A great pick-up line is just like having a great first chapter: you want to engage your reader/partner immediately and the best way to do that is to make a connection. This connection needs to happen not only between them… Read More ›

What Teaching Has Taught Me About Writing

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

Writerly Rant #69 Hailey Foglio hails from the nonexistent town of Salem, WI (though she’s currently attending grad school in WV). She is obsessed with pigs and John Green. Anything else you want to know you can find on her… Read More ›

The Writing Trap

By M.J. Moores on October 24, 2014 • ( 0 )

What’s the trap? Getting stuck in a rut… Writing the same story or character over and over and over again just because it “sells” or it’s “what my fans want” or “it’s all I’ve ever known.” As writers we need… Read More ›

Editing Tip #48

By M.J. Moores on August 25, 2014 • ( 0 )

First Impressions, Pt. 3 ~ The contents of your first page need to capture the interest of your target reader immediately. We know how important the hook, or first sentence, is as well having a first paragraph that follows through… Read More ›

Editing Tip #46

By M.J. Moores on August 11, 2014 • ( 2 )

First Impressions Pt.1 ~ Your book cover, your blurb, and your social media presence all make huge first impressions when it comes to enticing a reader to pick up your book and look inside. But what is going to… Read More ›

The Difference Between Knowing & Understanding

By M.J. Moores on June 13, 2014 • ( 1 )

I think this is one of the simplest and most important lessons an author can learn. As we understand more about our craft and ourselves, we grow. If ever you believe you’ve learned all you need to know you’ve simply… Read More ›