Let's take a moment to talk about writing, specifically, adverbs. Let's start small: what is an adverb? It is a word that modifies a verb. (As opposed to an adjective, which modifies a noun). Here's an easy way to remember that - adverb. Adverbs often end in -ly. (Easily. Loudly. Badly.) How many times have … Continue reading On Adverbs
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Agents (I’ve Learned Things!)
When I first started to query agents with that (horrible) first edition of Devil's Blood, I threw my (equally horrible) query letter at any agent that represented fantasy and some that simply didn't say that they didn't want fantasy. In my mind, finding an agent = getting a huge publishing deal = fans, fortune, and … Continue reading Agents (I’ve Learned Things!)
Being Cliche
Ever worry that you're being cliche and nothing you write is new? Yeah, me too. One thing I see in reviews is readers complaining that the book didn't surprise them - nothing felt new or different than any other book in the genre. The book was cliche - as in overdone. cliche = a phrase or … Continue reading Being Cliche
Beatrice B. Morgan 