Fire and Fiction
As the myth is told, mankind can thank the Greek titan Prometheus for the gift of fire. Prometheus apparently had a soft spot for humans and knew we needed fire to have any chance of rising above the fray. Zeus, … Continue reading
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The Novel and the Art of World Building
Oh, yes, you hear everyone using this phrase these days: World Building. It is meant to convey something that writers have been doing since the dawn of the pen: dropping the reader into scenes that not only fit your story, … Continue reading
Writing a Novel is like Planting a Tree
When you are looking for help in Writing a Novel, there are many questions to consider. Finding exactly the right ghostwriter or professional editor is like choosing the right tree for exactly the right spot in your yard. It’s a … Continue reading
What Do Art and Fiction Have in Common
Most of us think of art and fiction more or less in the same breath – the writing of great fiction most certainly being an art – but let’s put this obvious connection on the back burner for the moment. … Continue reading
Procrastination is Not the Enemy
Most of us procrastinate. Writers can be terrible procrastinators. People who have a good book in them, but aren’t writers also procrastinate. Have a great story to tell or a wonderful message to share about life, business, cooking, or canoeing … Continue reading
Writing From the Heart
Not all writing comes from the heart. A lot of what people write is mechanical. A lot of what people write has an agenda attached to it. We write to sell a product, to deliver a message, to entertain. Some … Continue reading
How to write a How-To book that people will read
There are many ways to write a book. Not all of them will achieve the success envisioned by the author. To make sure that your target market will get past the cover of your book and delve into its contents, … Continue reading
What to look for in a ghostwriter: a personal connection
Hiring a professional ghostwriter is a popular choice these days for people with a story to tell or personal experience to share. It often seems that the more personal your story, the more difficult it is to share the writing … Continue reading
What to look for in a ghostwriter: talent vs. experience
It’s easy to understand how someone can hold their writing projects and ideas near and dear to their hearts. Letting a professional ghostwriter get involved is a big step. How can you be certain you’ve chosen the right ghostwriter to … Continue reading
What does it mean to create a great voice when you’re writing?
Creating a specific voice for any writing project is a great strategy for successful writing. What is a voice? In writing terms, it means choosing your words carefully to create a distinctive personality. You want your readers to feel like … Continue reading
