An action must happen for there to be a reaction to that action. Before Bob can be appalled at Mark's sexist statement, Mark must make said statement. If the reaction comes before the action, the sentence reads clunky and slow. Sally cringed as the door slammed. The door slamming is the action. Sally cringing is … Continue reading Action/Reaction
Books Every Writer Should Read
There are plenty of books about writing. Go check out the hundreds of books on Amazon. Some of them are free, which is great for writers, but beware; free isn't always better. Professionally published books about writing are written by professional authors who've spent a long time in the field, learning the craft, and they've … Continue reading Books Every Writer Should Read
Indie Author Woes
I'm going to rant and gush for a moment, so...read or not. The indie publishing market is saturated with poorly written books. With such a high number of those poorly written books, it makes it harder for the good books among them to stand out.(Go to Amazon and search the fantasy books.) People see 'self-published' … Continue reading Indie Author Woes