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 ›
promises
Never Break a Promise to Yourself… but Don’t Keep Idle Ones Either
Promises are tricky, especially those promises we make to ourselves: I won’t do that ever again… I’ll try harder next time… I won’t give up… I’ll be there for you… Those are all extremely difficult promises to keep. But what… Read More ›
Editing Tip #49
First Impressions, Pt.4 ~ Your first chapter has to be your “Wow” chapter. It’s the one that pulls readers, agents, and small publishers into your story. I’ve touched on the first sentence, the first paragraph, and the first page… Read More ›
Editing Tip #48
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 ›
The Promise of Spring
A Collection of Poems by Patricia Miller – Left Behind I’m planted on a stump Drinking bottled water Watching you hike on The dirt road bleached by sun Squirrels scamper up trees My sandals sink in moss How did we… Read More ›