Photo by Narupon Promvichai on Unsplash Hi SEers. John here with you today. I’m going to further discuss the idea of giving characters life with …Showing – Not Telling Emotions Writers, we’ve all heard of the “show don’t tell” rule more times than we can count. We may think it’s overstated. We may get … Continue reading Reblog: Showing – Not Telling Emotions by John W. Howell
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What if my New Year’s resolutions aren’t working out?
This has been a wild year so far. I can't believe it's already May! So much has happened. I've tried some different things with my blog, written lots of new stories, and started on many new journeys. But...nothing I planned has quite worked out the way I thought it would. In a sense, it's been … Continue reading What if my New Year’s resolutions aren’t working out?
For Goodness’ Sake
No. 6/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! It took the span of six heartbeats for Ezra to make the right decision. When he finally made up his mind, he suppressed a sigh and reached toward Mother Maya, grabbing the twitching cleaning droid from her hands. “Here,” he said gently, “let me take a … Continue reading For Goodness’ Sake
A writer’s worst fear: “What if I run out of ideas?”
Happy Monday, and welcome to a new category of posts I'm trying out! I've been thinking a lot recently about how I can do more to help all of you writers out there - and what better way than to post encouragement and motivation at the start of the week? Today I'm talking about a … Continue reading A writer’s worst fear: “What if I run out of ideas?”
When things don’t happen the way you planned…
Happy Friday, everyone! Normally, I come to you at the start of the weekend with a longer post on writing, but with my husband being ill and at home this week, my schedule has been all over the place. Therefore, I haven't had time to write the post I had planned for today, but I … Continue reading When things don’t happen the way you planned…
How Long?
No. 5/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! (And May the Fourth be with you.) The question echoed down grey corridors, bouncing against the soulless stone walls that had watched over the castle for eternity. But perhaps not for much longer. It was whispered by the slaves toiling in the fields, the servants running … Continue reading How Long?
The Conqueror
Later today, I'm revealing a rough draft of the cover art for my next book to newsletter subscribers! Make sure to read below the story to find out how to subscribe so you don't miss a thing about what's coming up! No. 4/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! She stares across a … Continue reading The Conqueror
Get out of the house. Seriously.
If you weren't a homebody before the pandemic, chances are you're probably one now. Personally, I've always loved being at home, which is very much connected to the fact that I'm an introvert. At home, I can just be in my quiet little bubble. Everything is familiar and safe, and I have few worries. I … Continue reading Get out of the house. Seriously.
Reblog: Write What You Love VS What The Industry Wants? by Path To Publication
Welcome wonderful readers to another Path2pub debate! Topic: Should we writers pursuing traditional publication write books that we love, or what agents/editors are looking for on their wishlists? Should we write the books that excite us, or what is trending in the market? This topic came about after a few followers on Path2pub Twitter told […]Debate: … Continue reading Reblog: Write What You Love VS What The Industry Wants? by Path To Publication
Terror
No. 3/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! The Terror of Tyrus stood in the remains of a ruined world, ashes swirling around him like a raging blizzard. The filter firmly strapped over his nose and mouth should have sterilised the air he breathed,but a bitter taste coated his tongue nevertheless, like he could … Continue reading Terror
The Story Canvas 