When you think of a writer’s voice, you think of them in terms of the written word. Not their speaking voice. Today, we can listen to books… Read more “An Author’s Voice: Beyond the Pen”
Category: Writers
Examining Your Writer’s Toolkit
Can you imagine writing a novel before there were computers? Or typewriters? Can you imagine writing a novel completely by hand? I certainly can’t and wouldn’t want to. Thank goodness for being a writer and born in the time we live (as far as technology goes)!
Self-Publishing Lessons Learned
I just uploaded my print files to CreateSpace and you can now officially own the paperback version of Withered World! As the process for my new book… Read more “Self-Publishing Lessons Learned”
Thoughts on my First Convention
So, my first convention was a success! I was a little worried about going to ConQuesT 48 because it’s a science fiction/fantasy convention and my fantasy book… Read more “Thoughts on my First Convention”
Reading with Open Eyes
When people talk about being writers or authors, they often in the same breath mention that you can’t be a writer without also being a reader. But… Read more “Reading with Open Eyes”
The Accidental Expert
In thinking about my education path and how I came to Gothic literature, I’ve decided that I am an accidental expert. And as I’ve talked to other… Read more “The Accidental Expert”
Tricks and Treats: A Writer’s Toolkit
Sorry, this post has nothing to do with Halloween or candy. Instead, I have some great tidbits for your writer’s tool belt. We have this great thing… Read more “Tricks and Treats: A Writer’s Toolkit”
A Writer’s Workout
As someone who aspires to be dedicated to the craft of writing, I find that it is all too easy to get off track. Something interrupts my… Read more “A Writer’s Workout”
5 Tips for World-Building
This Sunday, I will be giving a talk on world-building at Prospero’s Bookshop. If you’re local and would like to attend, click here for tickets. The event… Read more “5 Tips for World-Building”
6 Tips for Writers in the Business World
Every writer has a dream and no writer’s dream is exactly the same as any other writer. Some writers aspire to write novels. Others want to write… Read more “6 Tips for Writers in the Business World”
Writer vs the World 