Trying to end writer’s block? Aren’t we all? That dreaded phenomenon that stops creativity in its tracks. It affects hundreds of thousands of people every day, leaving behind a trail of unrealized ideas and agonizing writers. And it doesn’t discriminate — you can fall susceptible to writer’s block whether you’re writing novels or short stories. […]
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Writing sex scenes is something that many authors don’t even think about (unless they’re writing erotica) until all of a sudden they need to know how to write a sex scene. Chances are if you read a lot of books within the romance or erotica genres (or any sub-genre), then you’ve come across more than
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Ah, foreshadowing in fiction writing. Those tiny little breadcrumbs that give the readers something to guess at and figure out. Done the right way, when the plot device comes to fruition, your readers will swoon because they were able to put it all together without it being spelled out to them. No one likes a predictable
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“This is my first time hiring a ghostwriter, sorry if I seem a bit scatter-brained.” I hear this apology during almost every initial consultation or interview that I have with most potential clients: This is my first time hiring a ghostwriter, sorry if I seem a bit scatter-brained. You know what? It’s okay to feel
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I have never met a writer who didn’t have a hard time writing. So, it’s a good thing there are so many amazing books out there dedicated to helping writers improve on their craft. Here is a list of some of the best books on writing fiction (or nonfiction) that I have read and love.
It always surprises me how misunderstood the editing industry is by authors and writers in general. These are people I would presume would understand what goes into book editing, which means they should have a deeper understanding of why editing can feel expensive. Yet enough writers have asked me about the costs of editing, that
Human beings are, for the most part, social animals. We like to mingle, gossip, hug, cheer, and most of all we love to talk. Even the most introverted of all introverts have been known to run their mouths if you can get them talking about a subject they love. That’s right, we love to talk.
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I don’t understand how people can say “I have no regrets in my life. Everything I did led me to where I am today.” I have plenty of things I regret. For example, back in 2006, I was almost done with my bachelor degree in human services, which, in Texas, qualified me to begin working
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Congratulations on getting your first draft finished! For many people, that is a once in a lifetime accomplishment. For others, this is where they get stuck. What comes next? Editors? Proofreaders? Betareaders? First comes the break: put your draft away for a couple of days or weeks and let it simmer. When you’re ready and
There’s a bit of a stigma of self-published authors — I’m sure you’ve seen it around in various groups. And it’s this stigma, I believe, that causes so many people to say “book deal or bust.” As a ghostwriter and editor, I have helped several clients and authors publish their books. Some have gone traditional publishing,
