Tag: writing

Everything You Need to Begin Querying Your Novel

The time has come. You've spent countless hours writing and polishing your manuscript until it's the best it can be. You're ready for the next step, to begin the frightening foray into what writing veterans call "the querying trenches". Maybe you already have an idea of what this next step is, maybe you are already … Continue reading Everything You Need to Begin Querying Your Novel →

Urram – Rekindled Hope Cover Reveal

Today is the cover reveal day for the next book in my Scottish historical fantasy trilogy, Urram - Rekindled Hope! This is the second book in the trilogy, which is set in an alternative historical imagining of the Scottish Dark Ages (roughly 800 A.D.). If you enjoyed Disney's BRAVE, Robert Louis Stevenson's KIDNAPPED, BRAVEHEART, and … Continue reading Urram – Rekindled Hope Cover Reveal →

Traditional vs. Indie Publishing (And Other Publishing Methods)

Now that you've polished your book to the best it can be, it's time to decide (if you haven't already) what publishing method you want to pursue. This post is all about the four different publishing methods (including vanity press, because a lot of new authors fall prey to them), with comparisons, and listed pros … Continue reading Traditional vs. Indie Publishing (And Other Publishing Methods) →

So You Finished Writing a Book, Now What?

So, you've finished writing that book. Whether it's a novel, a novella, or a saga with multiple books, it's still an accomplishment, and you deserve to sit back and treat yourself to something nice. (I personally tend to celebrate by buying a new book, eating chocolate, or getting myself a caramel frappé). However, you may … Continue reading So You Finished Writing a Book, Now What? →

Torturing Characters and the God Who Heals

Aside from being insane procrastinators, staying-up-late-editing-ers, and insane coffee drinkers, one of the most common stereotypes of authors is the character killer/torturer. The jokes abound everywhere and are some of the most commonly shared memes that exist in the writing world. In a recent post by Allison Tebo (author of the Tales of Ambia series … Continue reading Torturing Characters and the God Who Heals →