So, you’re a writer. But are you writing in summary when you should be in scene? Note: You can read along with the example below the video and link to the RSP podcasts. Get the recording of the Rocking Self-Publishing webinar here. Get the Rocking...
Face it, we could fill a graduate seminar with Point of View; it’s that complex a matter. So I was being silly when I went to teach on Wednesday, and I thought I’d just give a brief overview of POV, then move on to the Plot unit. The students had lots of questions....
The Editing for Indies Interview is out today! Simon Whistler of the Rocking Self-Publishing Podcast recently interviewed me about editing for indies. I’ve been working with Simon on his forthcoming Audiobooks for Indies. Working with him is as much of a...
As a native speaker of any language, you get to take certain things for granted, like conjugating irregular verbs. I’m not sure I was really aware of irregular verbs, never mind conjugating them, until I took French. Then, because I took English for granted, I...
Goodreads has chosen the winners of the A Stone’s Throw giveaway! Congratulations to: Carol in Pennsylvania, Shelby in Iowa, Debbie in Maryland, Annie in Alaska, Kimberly in New York, and Amanda in North Carolina! All six winners will receive a signed...
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