When we think about the phrase "setting the mood," we generally think about romance, but mood isn't just for romance novels. It's the author's job to set the mood in any novel they write. In a horror novel, the reader expects a creepy, frightening setting. In romance, the author needs to set a mood conducive … Continue reading Setting the Mood
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Are You a Bad Influence?
I've been doing lots of reading lately. I'll read almost anything. I'm not picky about genres. I read self-published, traditionally published, and books published by small presses. If you write it, I'll read it. When I first began writing, I had a hard time reading for pleasure. My writer's eye kept scanning the pages as … Continue reading Are You a Bad Influence?
Should Authors Write Bad Book Reviews?
As a writer who also posts reviews, I'm usually careful about the feelings of other writers, but should I be posting reviews at all? Should I get rid of my 'reviewer' hat once and for all? Read Kristen Lamb's blog post and let me know what you think.
Last book trailer before the release of The Dark Citadel
I had the pleasure of reading a pre-release copy of this book. It's fabulous!
Editing Tip: 10 Words to Search For in Your Manuscript
When I’m editing, and before I do a final read through and tweaking of my manuscript, I use Microsoft Word’s ‘find’ feature to search for the following ten words. These words can usually be deleted in order to tighten up the writing and focus on ‘showing vs telling’.
1. almost
Sometimes ‘almost’ can work but often it’s not needed. Eg: With his sunken eyes and pallor he almost looked like a ghost. An example where it may work could be: She almost slammed the door in his face. Or instead of that, it could be changed to: She resisted the urge to slam the door in his face.
2. very
Usually there is a stronger word available to replace the need for ‘very’, or the phrase can be changed completely to something else. Eg: ‘very sad’ could become ‘despondent’. Eg: It was very sunny. Better: It was sunny. Even better:…
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All I Have to Say 