Monthly Archives: August 2014
New Article Up (“ly” Adverb Overuse)
The downside of “ly” adverbs. Continue reading
Sorry for the Delay!
Alas, I forgot what day it was yesterday until the evening … and then my internet decided to cut out for the night before I could make my normally scheduled post. Argh. In any case, there’s not a whole lot … Continue reading
New Article Up (Writing Action)
Some advice on writing action for you all today: https://patrickrutigliano.wordpress.com/articles/writing-action/
My Writing Process Blog Tour
Horror writer Patrick Rutigliano’s writing process. Continue reading
New Article Up (Book Series)
Book series are usually a good thing … usually: https://patrickrutigliano.wordpress.com/articles/book-series/
Advice on Self-Promotion
No, not from me. I stumbled upon this excellent article from Chuck Wendig the other day: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2014/08/10/how-to-promote-yourself-and-your-books-without-feeling-like-a-soul-selling-sleaze-sucking-slime-glob/ A lot of the advice he offers syncs up with what I’ve heard from other people, and I can tell you firsthand how … Continue reading
New Article Up (Pacing a Story)
Because pacing a story well is the difference between a reader finishing the first page and finishing the book: https://patrickrutigliano.wordpress.com/articles/pacing-a-story/
Where is Horror Going?
Recently, the esteemed Brian Keene wrote a short post regarding the absence of new horror icons to take the place of the old. And he’s right, really. It’s so easy to pick out the names of well-loved actors and characters … Continue reading
New Article Up (Cover Art)
Because good cover art can be tough to come by: https://patrickrutigliano.wordpress.com/articles/cover-art/
The Third Eye Opened 