I'm sure you've all heard that there are no rules in creative writing. However, anyone who's taken a writing class or read a writing book knows that's not true. There are no set "rules" to writing a story. The rules that writers/editors give are guidelines based upon experience as both reader and writer. It's like … Continue reading My #1 Writing Rule
Category: Writer’s Woes
Contest Blues, Indie Writer Edition
The first book in the Devil’s Blood series is currently entered into the Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project. They’ll announce the first round of finalists February 10th. I’ve had a good vibe about winning or at least getting close to the top, so last night I picked up my copy of Devil’s Blood … Continue reading Contest Blues, Indie Writer Edition
The Trouble with Indie Publish
Indie publishing sounds fantastic. No more long waits in the slush pile. No more rejection letters telling you're not good enough. No more hours spent waiting by the mailbox or in front of your inbox. No more waiting on the traditional publishing route to deny you because you're unknown. Right? All of those things are … Continue reading The Trouble with Indie Publish
