This was one of the original chapters from Kirkham’s POV – ditched it because nothing exciting happens to poor Stone unless he’s with the lads. Lieutenant Johnson kept […]
Short-Shorts: 12 Clever Ways to Use More Visuals
HERE’S a neat page of ideas for social media visuals
The Basics: Setting
Setting is another area where beginning writers have trouble. They may not fully understand the concept, or they might not have completely thought out their particular setting. Setting is not […]
5 Tips for a Great Opening Chapter
How are you going to grab that agent’s or editor’s attention and make them want to request your entire manuscript? Here are some tips. Make your characters three-dimensional – have […]
Short-Shorts: 1870 Fast Facts
HERE’S a good page on the 1870’s – Pop Culture!
Short-Shorts: A La California
HERE’S a great reference for anyone writing about historic California – A La California: A Sketch of the Golden State, by Col. Albert S. Evans
The Basics: Point of View
One of the decisions some writers find difficult is which point of view to use. Here are some tips to help you figure this out for your stories. First, figure […]
Short-Shorts: Author Merchandise
HERE’S a great little suggestion list for those of you who have published books out there!
Short-Shorts: 101 Writing Resources
HERE’S a neat little link page that directs you to 101 different resources.
Proper English
One of the things most people take for granted is that a writer will be able to use proper English. Yet, especially today – when anyone can spend the money […]