Since accepting book review requests, I've noticed things. First, a lot of writers misuse commas. Second, people don't read very closely. (No attachments means no attachments.) Third, and the purpose of this post, is that the majority of indie writers can't write a hook to save their lives. When you crack open a hardcover book … Continue reading What’s a Hook?
Category: Writer’s Woes
My Summer To-do List
It's that time of year for us working in academia - summer break. Shorter hours, less pay, more time to focus on all things writing/reading/Skyrim. I've put together this list, and by publishing it here on the blog, it makes it official. Hopefully, I will be able to hold myself to it a lot better. … Continue reading My Summer To-do List
“The Chosen One”
This is a trope I'm sick of in fantasy. It's not that "the chosen one" is bad, but I've seen it so much that it's become cliche. (It's like the spunky red-headed female lead.) To me, making the protagonist "the chosen one" is just a reason to put them into the story. It's a plot … Continue reading “The Chosen One”
Beatrice B. Morgan 