writing

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 ›

Fiction Friday #3

 The Ivancic Superheroes Volume 1, Issue: 1 – Dark & Light by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Business Owner uriously typing, a young man is mere seconds from completing his mission, his piece-de-resistance.  If he could sweat, he would, but this man-child… Read More ›

Radio Reaches

Infinite Pathways on the Radio Reaching out to your prospective audience via the local radio station is great advertising.  Not only can your friends and family boast about your air time and help spread the news by word-of-mouth, but you… Read More ›

Editing Tip #6

Just when you think it’s over, it’s not.   Placing that last period on the last page of the last chapter and writing The End doesn’t mean the story is done. One of the most difficult things to do is… Read More ›

Editing Tip #5

Don’t Bully the Bad Guys The more well-rounded you make your antagonist, the more believable he or she will be. We all love to hate the bad guys but don’t forget that even Darth Vader was a cute kid before… Read More ›

Review: To Dance In Liradon

To Dance In Liradon                              Author: Adrienne Clarke Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars Highly Recommended Genre: YA/Teen/Fantasy — To Dance In Liradon is the story of 17 year old village outcast, Brigid, and the repercussions in her… Read More ›

Review: Crafting Novels & Short Stories

Crafting Novels & Short Stories: The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction                         Editors: Writers Digest, forward by James Scott Bell.                                                     Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Highly Recommended Genre: Nonfiction/How To Crafting Novels & Short Stories, The… Read More ›