I’ve always written stories - just for my own pleasure, and no one ever got to read them. It was my form of escapism. Growing up, I often felt lost, like I didn’t know what I was doing or where I was going. Everyone else seemed so much more confident. They knew what they wanted… Continue reading Back to the Beginning – How I started
Category: For Writers
Writing Scenes for Stories
When I was writing Play the Game, I used a program called Scrivener. Has anyone heard of it? I only ever used it for that one book. In Word, you have a document—pages that run one after the other. With Scrivener, it’s one project with separate folders down the side of the screen. You can… Continue reading Writing Scenes for Stories
Going Wide for Independent Authors by Paul White
GOING WIDE for Independent Authors is a comprehensive directory and an instructional resource guide, specifically tailored for independent authors seeking to expand their distribution and sales channels. It provides detailed information on services, including book publishing platforms, reader subscription services, library distribution networks, educational resources, and direct sales solutions. Going Wide offers independent and self-published… Continue reading Going Wide for Independent Authors by Paul White
World Building for Authors Paul White
Creating Fctional Worlds for all Genre (Authors Essential Library) Worldbuilding is the basis for creating the settings and scenes of all great and successful works, from Sci-fi and Fantasy to Romance, Thrillers, Horror, and Historical fiction. The Da Vinci Code-Dan Brown, Wolf Hall-Hilary Mantel, 1984-George Orwell, Gone Girl-Gillian Flynn, Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen, and The… Continue reading World Building for Authors Paul White
Reblogged- #NornsAuthorsReviews – The Burning Tree – Salvation: Book 1 & Rebirth: Book 2 by Christopher Artinian
There is something really nice hearing your reviews read aloud. Even I was impressed at hearing the words said aloud. I wonder what the author thinks? If you’d like a review of your book, then it’s something to consider. Give Sahara Foley’s article a read. It’s been a while since I did a #NornsAuthorsReviews recording. … Continue reading Reblogged- #NornsAuthorsReviews – The Burning Tree – Salvation: Book 1 & Rebirth: Book 2 by Christopher Artinian
Reblogged – Commas, and How to Use Them
This is such an interesting article and worth sharing. I must admit I stick to how I’ve always used commas, and that’s the natural pause in breath. The example used does set the tone for thinking how many of us take for granted. I love those funny memes that shows how missing out a comma… Continue reading Reblogged – Commas, and How to Use Them
Reblogged #NornsVideoProduction – October 2023
I’ve had mine done and they really are great. Here are some of the videos our team made this past month. Ready for your amazing book trailer to show off your books? We handle all genres and … #NornsVideoProduction – October 2023
Four Facts Every Author Should Know
When you are a published author, you should learn all about the trade you are in, right? Well, no. Unlike like other businesses I’ve noticed some authors have missed the basics. So this might help. Recently I saw a post on Instagram where someone talked about seeing a book she fancied, but had to jump… Continue reading Four Facts Every Author Should Know
Karen’s Chat about Echos
No, not the type that you yell across a valley or into a cave. I’m referring to repeats of the same word in quick succession. We’ve all done it, and since I’ve been learning how to edit, it’s something I hadn’t thought about before. I use a grammar program called Pro Writing Aid and it… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Echos
Building A House
I have just completed a story. Hey, that’s great, I hear you say. Yes, it is but it’s a long way from being a book. Now the work truly begins. Thinking about it, I can liken it to building a house. The Frame Work - First Draft Putting the idea on paper is like constructing… Continue reading Building A House
World of Stories 