This month for Apex Book Company I posture the question “Are You a Believer or a Skeptic?” and provide some online resources for you to explore. Here’s a quote from my article: As a skeptic, I find myself unable to get into a science fiction story when it doesn’t offer me any explanation as to […]
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Guest Post: Why Mixing Content is a Bad Idea
For today’s post, I’d like to turn my blog over to Jonathan Bailey, a copyright and plagiarism consultant and CEO of CopyByte. Be sure to read is bio after the post below. In the music or video world, remixing can often be a very good thing. People take short samples of music or short clips […]
My Thoughts on the iPad
I have never been an early adopter of new technology. In fact, I just went through the excruciating process of upgrading some of our hardware to fit the times. So, when I had the opportunity to check out my SO’s new iPad to see what the fuss was all about, I couldn’t pass up the […]
Emotional Connection and Writing
Last weekend at my writer’s group, we were discussing how necessary it is to develop an emotional connection with the reader through your work. In fact, a strong emotional connection between the reader and the character can translate to a best-selling book that many of us might not think is all that “good.” It can also translate to the proverbial nerd rage when someone doesn’t like the same book, character, movie, game or comic that someone else love with all their heart.
Those common emotional experiences can range from love to hate and everything in between.
Do Not Be Afraid To Make a Mistake
Every day, I read headline after headline about all the things writers “should” be doing. From things you shouldn’t do or say in a query letter to the various mistakes you can make when you’re trying to sell your books, I can certainly see how anyone might feel overwhelmed. Here’s the thing: most people online […]