Tag: advice

Failure 

My first book signing was a few days ago. I have to say, the experience was incredibly rewarding. As it was supposed to be. I met a lot of kind people, and took the signing as a learning experience. When I started out wanting… Continue Reading “Failure “

Research

 I’m the alien that loves research. Literally.  Without research in a novel depicting a real place, what is going to set it aside and draw the reader in? As a reader nothing irritates me more than reading about a place where the writer has… Continue Reading “Research”

Avoiding Writer Norms

Rule #1 of being a writer: There are no rules. A lot people get hung up on the he said she said version of writing. Stop talking and write. Let me tell you, no name and such are still going to be waiting with… Continue Reading “Avoiding Writer Norms”

Writing for Exposure vs Writing for Enjoyment

This topic can be touchy. Everyone has a different perspective on it. Whether they’ve had success in the writing universe or not. I have my own opinion. Whether others listen that’s their choice. Or if they are listening, it’s the questions of importance. Did they… Continue Reading “Writing for Exposure vs Writing for Enjoyment”