I am lucky enough to belong to several local writing groups whose members offer their opinion on various WIP (works in progress) I bring to the table each month. What I love about these groups is the diversity of experience… Read More ›
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Aliens and guillotines- 6 reasons to break the editing rules.
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
I was curious. Being a writer, I keep seeing articles about the editing software available online to help writers and, over coffee, I thought I would have a quick look. I browsed…
Fake “Author Programs” Offered by Other Authors
Writerly Rant #87 ~ Written by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Don’t you just love it when you find a great website run by a fellow Indie Author who talks about the benefits of one author helping another for free… Read More ›
When Poor Writing Leads to Misunderstanding
Writerly Rant #86 ~ By M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Funny (strange) thing happened recently, the older gentleman who uploads articles to the blog of the new writers group I’m attending has inadvertently caused quite a stir. Upon first being… Read More ›
So, Real World, We Meet Again
Originally posted on Write of Passage:
I live in the real world: escape to imaginary ones–or at least that’s what it says on my twitter profile anyway. Recently I’ve spent more time in the real world than my imaginary one,…
Reader’s Opinion: Yes, we are judging your book based on form, not function
Originally posted on Author Matt Bowes and the Dog's Breakfast:
First off, the following reviews I selected at from books picked at random. I did not read the books. I do not know if they have the errors or…
Author’s Dilemma: Revise or Publish?
Originally posted on Author Matt Bowes and the Dog's Breakfast:
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…
Against All Odds—What’s Our REAL Chance of Becoming a Successful Author?
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Image and quote courtesy of SEAL of Honor on Facebook. Many of you were here for last week’s discussion regarding What Makes a Real Writer? When we decide to become professional writers, we have…
Who is an Indie Author? (Breaking In)
Writerly Rant #78 ~ By M.J. Moores. I think being an Indie Author is amazing. In fact, until recently I was certain I was one! But ever since I started doing my own publicity and marketing for my debut novel… Read More ›
Author vs. Writer
Originally posted on AnitaLovett.com:
Authors and writers are one and the same, are they not? After all, your favorite author is the genius writer of your favorite novel, right? You may be surprised to learn that some professionals dislike being labeled a writer…