Plot or Good Writing? Or Good Writing and Lack of Plot?
I have to admit that when I read, I can sometimes forgive some edit problems if the plot is good. If a plot is not good, or is something which is hard to “get into” I am not as forgiving.…
Communication In Writing… Do You Know What I am Saying?
I can tell you that I like ice cream. That my favorite is chocolate, and I like whipping cream with a cherry on top. You understand what I am saying correct? This is a simple sort of communication. You know…
Would You Teach Writing? Can You Teach Writing?
I was amazed to be asked this question, but I suspect it has simply been because I’ve been around a while. I am humbled by it, but of course this also means I need to ask this question. Would you…
When Money Becomes Too “BIG”– Terry Brooks and His Newer Novels.
As most of you know I am a fan of Terry Brooks, and I normally enjoy his writing. He is one of the main reasons I wanted to write in the beginning, and the fact he can produce a lot of…
What? Write Content For Money?
I can be accused of many things: A poor editor, a poor writer, a bad communicator, but a poor teacher of content for money? I suppose they have a point. Except for one problem, I agree with the first three…
Should You Use An Online Editor?
Yes, you can and should use editors. In fact you are probably not your best editor. The point is that someone must look over your work and help you out. Every writer needs an editor. I have found this out…
Telling Stories: Does This Mean Writing A Book and Making Money?
This is something that many writers have faced, myself included. You tell some one you are a writer and then they will either say “do you have a job?” (or something to that effect) or they will begin to tell…
How to Tell Someone I am A Writer and I Make Money
Everyone loves to write and make money but the key thing about doing that is that they have to be willing to do this on a regular basis. Since publishing books is on every one’s mind this year, let’s have…