Cheat Words? Telling instead of showing? What exactly are cheat words? How do authors locate them? And is it worth the time and energy to even bother? You might be surprised how often certain words crop up in your manuscript. This is not to say that using them is a problem, it is more aboutContinue reading “The Bane of an Author’s life. Cheat Words: Do you use them?”
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Question of the Week: When do you think is the best time to post on a blog?
I have been experimenting with the best times to post on wordpress and social media. I’m curious when you have found it to be the best days and times to post? Also, what times and days do you tend to scroll through to check out other posts? I would be grateful for some feedback. ThisContinue reading “Question of the Week: When do you think is the best time to post on a blog?”
Question of the Week – What do you consider to be a good Psychological Thriller?
The psychological thriller is an interesting genre that focuses on the psyche of the characters, unravelling the dark side of human nature. What do you consider to be a good psychological thriller? What aspects do you think is important if a book or movie is classified as a psychological thriller? Look forward to reading yourContinue reading “Question of the Week – What do you consider to be a good Psychological Thriller?”
Using Body Language in Your Writing, and in Life
I have always been intrigued by the interpretation of facial expressions and body language. The TV series “Lie to Me” increased the popularity of learning more about this interesting subject. One of the key things to remember when writing or reading a person’s body language is that it is not what they reveal inContinue reading “Using Body Language in Your Writing, and in Life”
10 Tips for Becoming a Better Writer
Have an schedule/use a diary. I find this tip helps to keep me focused on what I need to get done for that day, and not allow other things to distract me. Read books that fit in the genre you write. Note how they write about their characters, how the characters and plotContinue reading “10 Tips for Becoming a Better Writer”
Initiated to Kill – what is it really about?
A secret society, an infamous 18thcentury murderer, a conspiracy to undermine those in power and a man’s vengeful agenda to achieve what he seeks. An initiation that welcomes those into the Brotherhood, welcomes another that purposes could not have been foreseen. A man initiated to carry out work to fulfil a vendetta deep insideContinue reading “Initiated to Kill – what is it really about?”
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