by MKMarketing | Aug 1, 2011 | Best Writer Tips, Fiction Novel Writing, Freelance Writing
Once upon a time, completing your manuscript was the hard part. Eventually, “The End” is behind you; with the thoughtful critique of your circle of writing partners, it is buffed and shammied to a high sheen, primped to enter a tournament of queries. The ultimate...
by MKMarketing | Jul 15, 2011 | Best Writer Tips, Guest posts
I have a feeling I would like Paul Dorset, were we to meet. Well organized, typo-free, and to the point, Dorset writes prolifically, and not just books. His blog Utterances of an Overcrowded Mind offers concise, valuable posts about the craft of writing, yet for all...
by MKMarketing | Jun 23, 2011 | Best Writer Tips, Fiction Novel Writing, For the love of writing, Guest posts
First pages are like first dates. No, worse. First pages are more like the ten seconds it takes your blind date to come into sight and walk toward your table. It’s often a make-or-break deal, and in many cases, a delusive representation of what follows in...
by MKMarketing | Jun 18, 2011 | Best Writer Tips, Fiction Novel Writing, Freelance Writing
“Just shoot me now.” A good critique may begin with this response, but soon the scolding red marks reveal overlooked obstacles to your work’s potential. When you make friends with the red pen pointing out weak story points, redundancy or grammar...
by MKMarketing | May 27, 2011 | Best Writer Tips, Fiction Novel Writing, For the love of writing, Guest posts
Will your fictional characters, at some point, hit the sheets? As most of us creative types enjoy a delicious romp in the sack in real life, it shouldn’t be too difficult to apply our trusty, book-enhancing observational skills to break down, scene by scene, moment...
