Genre: Nonfiction Copyright: 2016 Remember me talking about gimmicky writing books? This book had that feel. It was drowning in "do this, and you'll write the next bestseller" tone, like a car salesman. I had high hopes for this one. According to the bio, Cron has worked as a literary agent, and a "story consultant … Continue reading Book Review: Story Genius by Lisa Cron (2/5)
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The Only Way is Up
I’ve been down about the first draft of Devil’s Blood. I’m currently revising the entire novel. I went back and saw all these little things, like sentence structure, unclear actions, and weird dangling modifiers. So, I made the executive decision to revise the novel. Last night I proofread another chapter, then took a break. I’ve … Continue reading The Only Way is Up
Just a Matter of Time
Two books. That’s a thing. It doesn’t feel like it right now. I mean, I get that writing, finishing, and publishing two novels is a feat; it’s an accomplishment worthy of advertisement. But I keep seeing the sales as the proof of that accomplishment. I’m not really selling, but I finished them, right? I did … Continue reading Just a Matter of Time
Beatrice B. Morgan 