“There may be a great fire in our hearts, yet no one ever comes to warm himself at it, and passers-by see only a wisp of smoke.” Vincent Van Gogh. Continue reading
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Isolation is Linked to High Level Creativity. This is Why an Author Should Dedicate Solitary Time to Write. #ISWG
“I would get a lot of writing done if I lived in isolation in a cave under a swamp.” Claire Cameron.
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#BlogBattle. When the Moon is up Then it’s Time to Sit by A Fire and Recall Times Past.
“Ever considered the first lycan? Borne of trust on a moonlit night in a time so long ago that the beast has turned to myth. How many stories, do you think, are drawn later into yarns spun when the sun goes down?” Continue reading
#BlogBattle is Back. Are You a Writer? Then Step inside and Spin us a Yarn Before Winter Sets in.
Join us in the monthly #BlogBattle. Trade your word-craft with like-minded writers. Engage with new blogs, cast in your support and get writing. Post your story to your blog then link it to the prompt post or in the comments and we’ll add it to the list! Continue reading
Author Spotlight: Derek and Dave Philpott. Dear Mr Popstar, Your Lyrics Make No Sense!
“I have passed your letter on to my lawyer, a restraining order will shortly be in place. Let that be the end of it. What wonderful madness.” Glenn Gregory, Heaven 17.
Many New Authors Find Writing Can be a Very Solitary Existence. It Doesn’t Have to be? #ISWG
Writing can be a very lonely pursuit. For an unpublished author this can be a critical time where self-confidence is challenged irrationally.
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How Long it Takes to Create a Novel Isn’t Important, Writing it is. Inspiration From Author Ritu Bhathal #IWSG
Do you ever feel it’s taking too long to write your novel? What if I told you there is no prescribed timescale. Avoid internal pressure by learning from Ritu.
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Goodreads: How to Promote a Book Effectively for Free
A collaborative post with Janice Wald and Melissa Marietta on how to use GoodReads to promote your books. Continue reading
Author Spotlight; Ritu Bhathal and Poetry Rituals.
Poetry is a mysterious thing to me. Epics I have warmed to, how the minutia works is for better minds than mine. Enter Ritu, an enthusiastic poetess and successful blogger.
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Thoughts on Out of the Box Souces for New Authors Wanting to Write Epic Fantasy Novels #IWSG
Many of my readers often ask how I start writing, where do the ideas come from and what kick starts a project that might go further than one book? One of my concepts is something many might overlook.
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