So, Composting a Human Body Is Now a Thing?

A few years ago I wrote my first novella, Die, Blossom, Bloom. In it I had this crazy notion that the poor protagonist had a secret to keep, and the secret was that he killed his wife. Not that killing his wife was particularly unusual, but I had this idea that because his wife was …

Publishing 101 – Video Series by Luna Press Publishing – Introduction.

I recently came across part six of this video series which of course led me to search out part one in this series aimed at 'demystifying the publishing process for new authors'. In doing so, I discovered that there is a large amount of information here if you were thinking about writing that first book. …

Generating Ideas For Your Next Novel – Fiction University

Over on Fiction University, I found (amongst others) a huge list of ways to assist with the generation of story ideas. There are quite a few, but this post helpfully draws them together in one user-friendly list. Check it Out... Ideas and Brainstorming  That first rush of an idea is always fun, but sometimes the …

How Long Should Your Story Be?

I started off writing several years ago with micro fiction, at under 250 words. At the time, it felt the most comfortable and safe way to go about things - did I want to invest time in something that people might hate? Also, I didn't think I had enough to say to make a story …

Author of a self-published book? We need your “Discovery Press Kit”! — What Inspires Your Writing?

Standing out in the literary world is no easy feat when you’re a self-published author. If readers aren’t familiar with your work, they may be hesitant to take a chance on you. Plus, there are so many books competing for attention that readers sometimes don’t even know where to look. That’s why I’m putting together […]Author …

Making of A Sinister Six – #4 A Snap Of The Fingers

Continuing with my series on insights into the making of A Sinister Six, here is a short look at some of my thinking behind the next story in the collection: A Snap of the Fingers A Snap of The Fingers asks the questions 'What would you do for a loved one?' and 'Would you die …

Making Of A Sinister Six – #3 The Girl In The Park

The Girl in the Park The Girl in the Park tells the tale of a boy who encounters an enigmatic young woman in the park. As he grows, he begins to fall in love with her, but it is only at the end of his life that he discovers how he can be with her. …

The Making Of A Sinister Six – #1 Die, Blossom, Bloom (Novella)

It's been a few months since I dropped back into writing, and one of the first things I did, was to look back at some of my previous work, if only to remind me that at some point in the past, I had been able to do it, and hopefully that would encourage me moving …

44 Writing Contests in November 2020 – No entry fees

Just found these over on Publishedtodeath.com... This November there are more than three dozen writing contests calling for every genre and form, from poetry, to creative nonfiction, to completed novels. Prizes range from $50,000 to publication. None charge entry fees. Some of these contests have age and geographical restrictions, so read the instructions carefully.If you …

How You Can Improve Newsletter Results [Reblog] – PH Solomon

I've talked recently about getting your email list set up and how you can go about adding people to that list. What I didn't talk about was what you do after that. Most people approach it with a newsletter, but if you've ever tried that and looked at the results, you may be disheartened. PH …