The Writer’s Desk: Six things to know before (and after) your book is released
Congratulations! You wrote a book and you’re now a superhero. Whether you’re traditionally or self-published, here are a few things to keep in mind: You can’t please everyone . The more copies of your books sell, the greater the risk of negative reviews. Since sites like Amazon and Goodreads allow the everyday reader a voice, […]
John Kelly: Write about what you love – saying thanks to Peter Guralnick
The original Sun Studios recording facility run by Sam Phillips in Memphis, Tennessee I owe a very great debt to the American writer Peter Guralnick. Every time we speak I make a real point of saying so, and of saying thanks. Over the years his writing has sent me of on all manner of musical […]
AI Writing Tools for Creative Writing and Fiction: Unleash Your Imagination and Write Like a Pro
AI writing tools have the potential to revolutionize the way we write and create fiction. These tools use artificial intelligence and natural language processing to assist writers in various aspects of the writing process, such as character development, plot structure, and language usage. By using AI writing tools , writers can improve their writing productivity, […]
Want to create great characters in your writing? Try this
‘This week in Second Saturday Stories I want to focus on an element of writing, rather than the writing itself if you’ll permit me’ Second Saturday Stories Title Image I want to make my characters jump off the page. I know many writers who share this desire. Because let’s face it, if you don’t have […]