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 ›
point of view
Editing Tip #96 – Beta Reading for Others Pt.1: Style
One of the best ways to improve our writing is by having someone beta read our book before doing any final self-edits. If you’ve ever had a chance to experience this, it’s uplifting to see a first-reader’s positive responses and… Read More ›
Editing Tip #77 – Structuring Your Book
You place the words “The End” on your manuscript and you’re ready to begin self-editing. Besides setting your work aside for a while to gain some distance from it (and hopefully a fresh perspective), it’s time to analyze the bones… Read More ›
The Beast Sleeps Now
Originally posted on Syl65's Blog:
I challenged the masters Stood up to their disasters Both spiritual and natural The battles became mythical not factual No details found The evidence not sound Spread generation to generation Truth or fabrication? Only…
Editing Tip #75 – Voice Shifts
There are basically three ways to write a story: One narrator (only see the world through their eyes) More than one narrator (different perspectives on the same situation) On narrator (omniscient – all seeing through some god-like point of view)… Read More ›
Persistently Perceptive
Perspective, or the perception of our readers and our characters, is one of the core elements in writing that needs to be addressed with precision, clarity, and understanding. This is true for both fiction and non-fiction books. The narrator’s voice… Read More ›
