Writing For Yourself Hey folks. D.A. here. I just wanted to take a little bit of time to write out a blog entry and share some thoughts with you all. Lately, I’ve been stressed out about a lot of things. I won’t go into the whys and wherefores, but it was affecting my writing. Not …
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The Devil’s in the Details Have you ever been watching a great movie, then notice a little detail that’s completely wrong? I do it all the time. Call it a blessing or a curse, but my brain picks out those little inconsistencies. I’m not sure why. I’m not even actively trying to do it. The …
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Setting Selection One of the biggest decisions we make as authors when we prepare our next project is the setting. I know, that doesn’t sound like a big decision but believe me, it is. After all, it’s the backdrop in which your entire story will be written. Choosing the right setting can make or break …
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An Author's Holiday Wish List
Sometimes the writing comes easy. Other times, not so much. I’ve always read that you shouldn’t force it, but when you are trying to meet deadlines, what choice do you have. That’s when your writing becomes equal parts inspiration and perspiration. It’s just a fact of writing. The only other option is to just not …
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Hi, folks. DA here again…and it looks like I’m about to climb the old soapbox, once again. I think I’m going to go on a bit of a rant, here. There are some things that need to be said…both about the writing industry and about my own personal career as a writer…and I plan to …
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This is a bit of a touchy subject with some writers. Some of us take on this problem in different ways. I won’t go into who (if any) of us is right or wrong. The right way is however you decide to handle it. Just remember, you will have to be the one who deals …
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Where do I begin? I guess I'll begin by climbing back on to that soapbox that I was on with the last post. DA's a preachin', now. Bear with me while I rant on and on for a few, but I'll try to keep it on topic. Well, mostly on topic. I may ramble a …
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Just a bit of warning...I'm probably going to go on a bit of a rant here. So, FYI. My thoughts here are just that...my thoughts. Take them with a grain of salt. This is just how I feel about the subject and nothing more. I have the distinct feeling that some people may not like …
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I think the best place to begin is with the old expression, "Rough drafts don't have to be perfect...they just have to be written." To me, that pretty much says it all. Just write it. Editing comes later. Grammar, spelling and structure can all be fixed. In fact, that's what editing if for. The first …
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