The Wonderful World of Words, Pt.2: Dueling the Negative Prefix ~ As I mentioned previously, in Pt.1, there are certain words we use in casual conversation that are meant for, well, conversation only. Often what happens is an unsuspecting word… Read More ›
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Symbolism & The Editing Process
Writerly Rant #35 by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. What do Jesus, Hercules and Authors have in common? Trials to reach ascendance. Now I’m not aiming to be blasphemous here to either Christian or Homerian followers, what I… Read More ›
Editing Tip #34
Writing a Page Turner: Pt 5 Sentences: their abuse, misuse, formation, creation, and implementation are the structural medium for the telling of your tale. Sentences are not benign and indifferent in prose; they, coupled with our imagination, bring to life… Read More ›
The War of Balances
Life is all about the right combination of balances; we know this but it’s easy to forget. Whether you are a planner or a pants-er with your writing style a certain amount of forethought in the creation of an idea… Read More ›
Editing Tip #33
Writing A Page Turner: Pt 4~ Are You Challenging Your Characters or Cheating Them? When a reader opens your book and reads the first page they should be immediately caught up in tension – not necessarily action (because not all… Read More ›
Truth & Beauty
I feel there is an essential truth in the works that writers produce, especially those pieces that make it to publication. There is an inherent beauty, both dark and delicate, that our words bring to life. As readers, we don’t… Read More ›
Author Platforms & Portfolios Pt.4
How Important is Your Writing Portfolio? This is a frequently asked question by new and aspiring writers and as with everything in this business the answer is not black and white. The simple answer is very important. The honest answer… Read More ›
The Reality of Dreams
Writerly Rant #29 by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. “If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.” Les Brown I’ve been inundated with the idea of ‘Generation Screwed’ lately and, even… Read More ›
My Name is… and I am a Book-a-holic
Since I was a young child my addiction to books has been insatiable. It doesn’t matter if I’m reading them, to myself or others, or writing them. I literally cannot pass by a bookstore without buying at least one book…. Read More ›
Stand on Your Own 2 Feet
Publicity Tip #27 Website & Email Attribution – How important is it to make the right impression? Many new and emerging authors use ‘free-attribution’ sites for their website domain names or email addresses. While this may be cost-effective, it is… Read More ›