“This story has so many characters, all well-rounded but overwhelming at first.” The above paraphrased line is taken from a book review of both “A Song of… Read more “Writing with Style”
Category: Fiction
Characters are People, too
“Filthy hobbitsesssssss”… Does the above line ring a bell? If you have read, watched the film adaptation or even heard of Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings”… Read more “Characters are People, too”
Tackling Short Fiction
So…we’ve talked quite a bit about writing novels. What if your story can be told in fewer than 40k words? What if only 5k – or fewer… Read more “Tackling Short Fiction”
Prizes for Promotion
As an independent author, perhaps the most common question to arise post publication is how the heck to actually get your book out there. After all, while… Read more “Prizes for Promotion”
Showcase your Flash Fiction!
Happy Thursday, all! Coming at you today with Sci-Fi flash fiction. I’ve written a few drabbles, this being my proudest so far. Please link and/or post yours… Read more “Showcase your Flash Fiction!”
Proudest Work?
Happy Friday, folks! Amidst the many contest and publication submissions we as writers as well as job applicants carry out at any given time, I’ve a question:… Read more “Proudest Work?”
Rejection – sometimes, it’s actually not you
As both an author and IT professional, I have had my fair share of rejected query letters and job applications. And sure, at the time, they stung.… Read more “Rejection – sometimes, it’s actually not you”
Ziggurat Awards – Recognizing Sci-Fi about and from the Middle East
Greetings, faithful readers! Are we feeling excited after the Hugo Awards announcements? Pivoting from the topic of the globe’s most prestigious science fiction awards, I’ve a proposal… Read more “Ziggurat Awards – Recognizing Sci-Fi about and from the Middle East”
When Career Mirrors Art
So around a month ago, I asked you all about your various careers, within and apart from creativity. Today, I want to explore how art and career… Read more “When Career Mirrors Art”
Author Shoutout #2!
A massive thank you to author C.D. Muller for sharing their fantasy novel, “The Necromancer’s Dragon” and DN Carter for historical fiction debut, “Outremer I”! “The Necromancer’s… Read more “Author Shoutout #2!”
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