…horror, as well as media tie-ins. He’s also the author of a comprehensive book on writing horror called Writing in the Dark. His novels include Like Death, which is considered…
…easy to jot down fifteen (or more) different story ideas, but never complete a single draft while we procrastinate, considering which idea is worth pursuit. A contest brings this kind…
…legacy, no matter what other successes come of it. What personal attributes do you want to highlight or strengthen? Success isn’t just about outer accomplishments; true success comes from within….
Though it may come as a surprise to some, I’ve only been reading romance novels for a few years now. I’ve always secretly enjoyed romance plots when they come up…
…feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm. (Lexico.com) Writing how you feel with style and rhythm. Like a song. Like Eminem’s popular hit, Lose Yourself. And…
…the events being portrayed. Studies have even shown that when readers encounter well-told stories, there’s cortex activity in their brains; that is, the areas of the brain that light up…
…your circadian rhythm, leading to health issues. Spend a few moments looking away from the computer screen. Boost your relaxation by focusing on something green, such as the plant in…
…book titles when I’m scanning the chart toppers and the genre/category sections. Then I switch my mindset to the authors, especially ones that keep coming up or who are highlighted…
…a blister the size of Oklahoma. 4- Go for sequence over simultaneity This problem comes up so often in my writing classes that I have to include it here. Writers…
…have given yourself. Ideas may begin coming to you for the next novel. You will realize you have so many stories inside of you. 5) Let Go Again Realize though…
