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Posts Tagged ‘writing’

Tips for Authors, Acting Talent & Film Crew: Why No One Responds

I never thought I would need to write an article of this nature, however, due to the overwhelming flood of snore inducing e-mails from readers hoping for publishing deals or to obtain acting and/or film crew jobs, I feel I must offer some advice. I’m not exactly

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Writing Voice Exercise – A Narcissistic Character

Writing Voice Exercise – A Narcissistic Character

Exercise: Create a self-centered, insecure, character using a narcissistic voice. Place the character in a corporate setting where he or she expected a promotion but did not get it. Instead, the promotion went to a person your character does not respect based on some frivolous trait the

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Creative Writing Exercise – 24 Hours to Live

Creative Writing Exercise – 24 Hours to Live

Exercise: You have 24 hours to live. Write a short story based on this. Maximum length is 3 pages. There are no restrictions on what you can write about. You have to have a minimum of 3 characters and 3 different locations. Purpose: The purpose of this

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Finish Your Book – A Writing Plan That Works

Finish Your Book – A Writing Plan That Works

More times than not, when I share my own books with others they respond by telling me they have always wanted to write a book but don’t have the time or don’t know where to start. Most of the time they are just talking the talk. However,

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To Publish or Not To Publish: Making The Best Publishing Decisions

To Publish or Not To Publish: Making The Best Publishing Decisions

To publish or not to publish? If you are just starting out as a new publisher, knowing just what to publish can become a nightmare. As soon as writers learn you are publisher who is 1. looking for manuscripts, and 2. open to unsolicited manuscripts, you may

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