Does creating a fictional character have you a little lost? That’s where a character map comes in handy. Every writer needs a map to point them in the right direction. One of the best places to start mapping out who your characters are… or will become… is with archetypes. He’s A Character, By Jove! These […]
Read MoreCharacter Defects: Creating Believable Characters
Character defects are one of the best ways to make your characters more human and, at the same time, create very powerful drama. No one is perfect and the most perfect hero or the most evil villain just doesn’t exist and would not be believed by your readers. Defects make the characters more like us […]
Read MoreImportant Book Writing Tips To Overcome Writer’s Block
These book writing tips come from years of experience. The sooner you put them into practice the happier and more productive you will become. Writer’s block is one of the most common complaints that writers have. But I think there is just a misconception. Let me explain. Most people don’t have a day to day […]
Read MoreOnline Book Clubs Are A Great Marketing Venue For Novelists
Book clubs have always been a great resource for writers to reach their readers. But now, just like everything in the age of the internet, marketing to these clubs seems to be on steroids. In days past people in the same geographical location used to meet once a month to discuss a book. Now, people […]
Read MoreBody Language: Portraying Characters Nuance By Nuance
Body language is the key to human communication. In fact it has been estimated that only 7% of communication is verbal, or the words we use. While 38% of communication is vocal, or how we say those words, with our pitch and intonation. Think about it. The same words can mean completely different things when […]
Read MoreThe Best Point Of View For Your Novel, Which One Is It?
Choosing the best point of view for your novel can be difficult. Each point of view has its own characteristics. Some are better suited for some things than others. It all depends on what you want to do with your novel. So What Is Your Novel About? Is it a suspense thriller all about […]
Read MoreTry Automatic Writing To Harness Your Creativity
Automatic writing is a way of harnessing your creativity by actively tapping your subconscious mind. Your subconscious is that part of your mind that generates all the answers to the questions you have about your novel. Or, anything else for that matter. Say You’ve Been Working on A Novel You want to portray the frustrations […]
Read MoreAmazon Prime – A Successful E-Book Marketer’s Best Friend
Amazon prime is the keystone to every successful e-book marketing campaign. Don’t know what it is? You better keep reading. It is an agreement that the publisher of an e-book will be exclusive to Amazon for 90 days. In return the publisher has the opportunity to give their book away for free for up to […]
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