M.J. Moores

The NaNoWriMo Vibe

Writerly Rant #60 By M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. Just to put it out there, November is National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for the uninitiated). I’m participating with the hundreds of thousands of authors around the world… Read More ›

Fiction Friday #22

All I Half Left a short by M.J. Moores~ Normally the sweet-earthy scent of dew moist leaves beings me a peace and inner joy that tease forth a cocky smile and wide-spread arms. But not today. The ceaseless rain erases… Read More ›

Editing Tip #57

Finding Voice, Pt. 3 ~ We’ve established so far that not only does your voice need to be consistent and properly focused toward your ideal reader but your characters’ voices need a ring of authenticity. Even if you’re writing high… Read More ›

Editing Tip #56

Finding Voice, Pt. 2 ~ First drafts are generally about getting ideas out and letting your muse take you down various garden paths. Even if you’re a planner, like me, and you have a fairly clear idea of what should… Read More ›

Editing Tip #55

Finding Voice, Pt. 1 ~ Many new or untrained writers face difficulty with the concept of voice in their stories. It’s easy enough to say, “Of course it’s consistent, I wrote it” or “What do you mean voice? It’s my… Read More ›

Fiction Friday #21

Excerpt from: Uncovering Truths – Lost Chapter 4 prequel to The Chronicles of Xannia: Time’s Tempest by M.J. Moores Dezmind stepped up to the high counter. The Jeridan woman, of black skin and yellow coliths, speaking into her head-set communicator… Read More ›