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10 Cartoons about Writing
Writing is a serious business, but there’s always time for a...
Increasing Book Sales through Various Amazon Platforms
Increasing Book Sales through Various Amazon Platforms Increasing book...
Word Counts for Fiction: How Long Should Your Story Be?
A common question asked by many writers is: “How long should...
Aliens & Fairies: Non-Human Characters Acting Badly
Most speculative fiction writers have a tendency to include a...
Writing Short Fiction for Anthologies
Anthologies are collections of short stories based around a central theme....
Aliens & Fairies: Non-Human Characters Acting Badly
Most speculative fiction writers have a tendency to include a...
Do You Trust Your Readers with Your Character Descriptions?
Did you know that the act of writing could be considered a form...
Adding Character Depth Through Perception
How do you describe your character’s physical appearance?...
Creating Villains People Love to Hate
Every story has a bad guy. There wouldn’t be...
Writing Dazzling Dialogue
Before I begin, it’s important to understand a little about...
Fireside Fiction: Earn Up to $500 for Short Stories
Fireside Fiction: Earn Up to $500 for Short Stories Fireside Fiction is...
Black Cat Mystery Magazine: Earn $250 for Mystery Stories
Earn $250 for Mystery Short Stories Black Cat Mystery Magazine is a new...
Science Fiction Horror Anthology: Call for Submissions
Science Fiction Horror Anthology: Call for Submissions Fur Planet is...
Beneath Ceaseless Skies: Earn $450 for Fantasy Short Stories
Beneath Ceaseless Skies: Earn $450 for Fantasy Short...
Cicada Magazine: Earn up to $2,000 for YA Short Stories
Cicada Magazine: Earn up to $2,000 for YA Short Stories Cicada...
Increasing Book Sales through Various Amazon Platforms
Increasing Book Sales through Various Amazon Platforms Increasing book...
Getting Out of the 30% Tax Withholding for Non-US Amazon Kindle Authors
One of the best things about publishing your books with...
Can Anyone Achieve Self-Publishing Success on Amazon Kindle?
About 2 years ago a friend of mine announced she was going to...
Writing a Synopsis - Condensing Your Novel
Writing a synopsis is one of the most daunting chores a writer must...
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Writing a Synopsis - Condensing Your Novel
Writing a synopsis is one of the most daunting chores a writer must face. After spending months lovingly crafting a complex plot, realizing and nurturing a cast of characters and...
Fiction Factor is BACK!
Yes, it’s true. After such a long hiatus, Fiction Factor is finally coming back! I believe it’s been more than 2 years since an email newsletter was sent out. It’s been...
Creating Conflict and Sustaining Suspense
“Dan stood on the wet paving, his arms limp by his side, his jaw hanging in horror, as he peered through a crack in the curtains. Before him a man crept towards the figure of his wife...
Can Anyone Achieve Self-Publishing Success on Amazon Kindle?
About 2 years ago a friend of mine announced she was going to self-publish some of her unpublished works on the Amazon Kindle platform. After all, she figured there were lots and lots...
Editing Made Easy
So you’ve finally done it. You’ve finished your prized manuscript - the one you’ve spent months creating - and the temptation to pop it into a postal...
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Schlock! Horror! Anthology
Schlock! Horror! An anthology of short stories based upon, inspired by and...
Fireside Fiction: Earn Up to $500 for Short Stories
Fireside Fiction: Earn Up to $500 for Short Stories Fireside Fiction is...
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10 Cartoons about Writing
Writing is a serious business, but there’s always time for a...
Orthogonal: Earn $100 for Bizarre Fiction
Orthogonal: Earn $100 for Bizarre Fiction Orthogonal wants to see...