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?
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“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”
Book Covers
"Don't judge a book my it's cover," says people. So... how do you decide which book to read? When you're at the library or online or at the book store, how do you pick out books? You look at the cover. A cheesy cover means a cheesy book. A lusty book will have lusty-looking people … Continue reading Book Covers
Beatrice B. Morgan 