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Writing Exercise 6: Plot Outlines

This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. Outlining a story involves breaking down its main components into manageable parts. First, start with an introduction or hook that captures readers’ attention and sets the stage for what is to come. Then move onto the rising action section where tension builds up graduallyContinue reading “Writing Exercise 6: Plot Outlines”

Writing Exercise 5: Conflict Sketches

This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. Conflict drives the story forward by challenging characters, testing their values, and pushing them to make difficult decisions. Without conflict, stories can feel flat or predictable. By skillfully weaving conflict into a narrative, authors can keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerlyContinue reading “Writing Exercise 5: Conflict Sketches”

Exploring Non-Erotic Elements | Marketing Mondays

One of the problems with writing Erotic Science Fiction is the fact that many potential readers assume the focus is on the erotic elements rather than the underlying science fiction and general plot. To try and overcome this perception, I’ve started posting excerpts from my books that highlight some of non-erotic elements to show charactersContinue reading “Exploring Non-Erotic Elements | Marketing Mondays”

Writing Exercise 4: Bringing Objects to Life

This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. This exercise is intended to focus on the details that bring important objects within a story to life and make the reader care. Making it come alive to the reader is important because it forces writers to focus on their observational skills and use vividContinue reading “Writing Exercise 4: Bringing Objects to Life”

Writing Exercise 3: Describe an unfamiliar place you’ve never been to

This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. In this exercise, we’ll focus on attention to detail and crafting a scene that draws the mind’s eye into your own. Additionally, we want to use language that creates a sense of feeling for the reader. Maybe it’s the proverbial “Dark and scary night,”Continue reading “Writing Exercise 3: Describe an unfamiliar place you’ve never been to”

Effective Strategies for Promoting Erotic Content as a Self-Published Author

It’s important to understand that self-published authors often face unique challenges when it comes to accessing distribution channels and promoting their work. Many online retailers like Amazon have restrictions on adult content, making it difficult for self-published erotica authors to reach potential readers directly. You may need to rely more heavily on social media orContinue reading “Effective Strategies for Promoting Erotic Content as a Self-Published Author”

Writing Exercise 2: Character Traits & Quirks

Writers can develop characters more efficiently by creating targeted character profiles, focusing on specific traits and asking probing questions. Incorporating quirky traits adds depth and interest to characters, but these traits should be genuine and complement the character’s core qualities. This approach leads to richer, more consistent storytelling with compelling protagonists.

Genre Exploration: Navigating Fiction and Non-Fiction Worlds of Literature

This blog post explores various fiction and non-fiction genres, providing an overview of their key features and notable examples to help readers navigate the world of literature. It covers genres such as action & adventure, fantasy, historical fiction, horror, romance, science fiction, autobiography & memoir, biography & history, essay, self-help, and travel writing, while also suggesting ways to mix and match genres for new ideas.

Writing Exercises Workbook

This is a workbook of writing exercises available for free download to all subscribers. It is published under the Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0 License. You can access the MS Word and PDF versions of the writing prompts and exercises for inspiration. Stay updated on upcoming book releases by following on Amazon, GoodReads, or Facebook.

Writing Exercise 1: Character Development

As writers, we often find ourselves staring at blank pages or screens, searching for inspiration to bring our characters to life. One effective way to spark creativity and develop unique characters is through creative writing exercises. In this post, I’ll guide you through a simple character sketching activity that can help unlock your imagination andContinue reading “Writing Exercise 1: Character Development”