Tag: writing
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Burnout Part 1—Explanation & Prevention
What is Burnout? Burnout, not just for writers, is a form of mental exhaustion. It is usually caused by a variety of stressors taking place in either the workplace, family life, health, or social life. It can be caused by any or all of these stressors, making you feel overwhelmed, depressed, or just overall emotionally…
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Shapeshifters in Fiction
Next on the list in my “…in Fiction” series is shapeshifters! These are less commonly used, though most of these supernatural/magical creatures are shapeshifters in some way. Therefore, I will discuss them as their own entity as well as in a subcategory of another creature (ex. Vampire “bat”, Werewolf, and Shapeshifting Magic). “Shapeshifter” Shapeshifters To…
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Budgeting for Book Publication—Make a Plan
The first thing I’d like to say is that this article is not going to give you a set-in-stone budget. All books are different, so there really isn’t a one-size-fits-all for budgeting, but I hope that after you read this, you’ll have a better understanding of the book publishing world, how to decide where you…
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What is a Book Reviewer?
This is one of the last installments of my “What is…” series, and similarly, it is the last step in the publication of a book. You probably already know what a book reviewer is on principle, but in this article, I’m going to add my own insights on the topic, as well as offer advice…
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Dropping Hints & Good Storytelling
I love stories. As an avid reader of books and watcher of TV and movies, the thing I absolutely love it when a story gives you clues. It’s something that differentiates the good stories from the great ones. It makes a book worth rereading because you know that there will always be something you missed…
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What is an ARC Reader?
The last article talked about beta reading [click here to read it], but what is the next step? What kind of reader do you need for the launch of your book? An Advance Review Copy Reader, or ARC reader for short, receives a free (usually electronic) copy of your book once it’s complete but before…
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Working with an Editor: Part 1
Content When you’re writing a book, you’re passionate about it. That goes without saying. Why else would you be putting hours upon hours of your life into writing it? This book is your baby, and you ought to know by now that for your baby to be the best it can be, you need a…
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Alpha, Beta, Editing, & ARC: The Difference
I recently posted an article called “What is Beta Reading?” which explained what it is and how it’s useful to authors. In that article, I also touched upon alpha reading, but in this one, I’ll outline the order of editing and explain them in stages. Part 1: Alpha Reading The first step in writing a…
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What is Beta Reading?
If you’ve joined any online writing groups, you’ve probably heard of beta reading already. If not, that’s fine. In this article, I’ll talk about what beta reading is, how it’s different from other forms of manuscript revision, where to find readers, and how to interpret feedback in a positive way. What Is It? First things…
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Witches & Warlocks in Fiction
This article is the fourth installment of my In Fiction series. Check out my articles about Vampires and Werewolves as well! The terms witch, wizard, warlock, and sorcerer are only a few of the many names given to describe humans with magical abilities. In fiction, any of these can be used and reimagined, but they…