Hello all, Happy Friday Authors can become obsessed by reviews, but there is more there than good or bad. Reviews give you a lot of insight to what the reader expects in a book. This morning, Amazon sent their latest book reads offer for $1.99. One book caught my attention, not to read, but I liked the cover, so I went to the product page to take a screen shot for my “cover ideas folder.” And, as always, I read…
Crafting a novel can be overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable pieces can make the process easier. Whether you use outlines, write by the seat of your pants, or a combination of both, each chapter of your final manuscript must contain essential elements. To avoid becoming overwhelmed by the enormity of writing an entire novel, approach it one chapter at a time. By breaking down the novel, you can manage the writing process better and ensure that each chapter…
I began my journey with ChatGPT in November 2022 and was immediately impressed by its potential. As a writer and designer, I was eager to explore this new tool’s capabilities. Initially, I asked ChatGPT silly questions like “How old are you?” or “What would your name be, if you had one?” But soon, I became curious about its ability to write a novel, and, more importantly, write well.
Everyone, I received an interesting question from one of my authors who wanted to know the “law’” regarding using Street Names in a title.
Morning! (or afternoon/evening/zzzz) Hope you’ve got your writing mojo churning… time for some fun with one of my favorite authors: K.M. Weiland. As I sit here sipping my lukewarm coffee, ready to re-heat it for the second time, I received KM’s email, and joy filled my heart. Well, perhaps not that intense of an emotion, but I am always happy to open her emails and read her pearls of wisdom. The Ah-Ha Moment I am continually looking for the nuggets of…