I started following Syd Logsdon over a year ago. At the time, I had no idea who he was, other than a fellow writer, and one who had many helpful things to say about the craft. Did you know Syd Logsdon was published by Del Rey in 1979? And Pocket Books/Timescape in 1981? I sure … Continue reading A Signed Copy
Tag: book writing
A Day for Storm Hamilton
Well isn't this just great timing? I just officially published the paperback version of my first Storm Hamilton collection, A Storm in New London. Hours later, Bards and Sages drops the digital version of the story "A Step Too Far"! A Storm in New London features the ten core Storm Hamilton stories (short stories, flash, and microfiction) … Continue reading A Day for Storm Hamilton
SHARE: Book Cover Psychology
Book covers have been a recurring issue for me as of late. I know, right? Who'd think authors have to worry about covers and such. I've engaged with two small publishers for my fantasy manuscript In the Valley of Magic, and covers have been part of both debates. In the end, I had to pull back … Continue reading SHARE: Book Cover Psychology
3 Tips for More Productive Writing
The past year and a half has given me a few insights about writing productivity that's I'd like to share. 1) Wake up early and keep a regular schedule. I've had a lot of free time to write after quitting my full time job in 2016 (not having full-time employment has proved to not be … Continue reading 3 Tips for More Productive Writing
My Experience with Book Covers and Artists
I recently had my third cover made. It was a couple months ago and was for my self-published flash collection The Adventures of Iric (which is available for purchase). That was my third time working with cover artist, as I do no feel capable of making marketable covers myself, each time being a totally different experience. The three … Continue reading My Experience with Book Covers and Artists
An Ambitious Work
I hope that my comments yesterday on Stephen King's IT did not come off as hyper-critical. I know I tend to rant when the passion gets in me. I could have easily continued rambling on about what is wrong with the book (one thing that really bugs me is the over-reliance on pop culture references, which … Continue reading An Ambitious Work
To Self-Publish or Not?
I have spoken (or rather written) much on my views of self-publishing. I have always felt it was very difficult to break-in to the industry through self-publishing, despite the merits of your manuscript. Thus, I have continuously pushed to get my work published traditionally, despite the difficulties and lengthy time-frame I've had to endure. An … Continue reading To Self-Publish or Not?
SHARE: 5 Things Being a Journalist Taught Me About Writing Fiction
People come into writing from different places, and every author's unique experience reveals something about the writing process. Martinez offers several good tips here, but numbers three and four really stand out for me. Good dialogue can help keep a story interesting. You can maintain momentum by delivering background and exposition in dialogue, rather than … Continue reading SHARE: 5 Things Being a Journalist Taught Me About Writing Fiction
Tools: Plume Creator
I started this blog while in the middle of writing my first book. The tool I was using to write that book was the awesome, open-source Plume Creator. This program offers a simple way to organize your writing. You can organize by books, acts, chapter and scenes (of course you can rename these as you … Continue reading Tools: Plume Creator
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