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A paperback sold
Amazon recommends providing books in multiple formats to increase sales. I liked the idea of having a physical version of my books, so I made a paperback version of A New Past: Book One as an experiment to see how a physical copy of the book would do. I uploaded the final manuscript on Dec 26th andContinue reading “A paperback sold”
Polishing your manuscript
Advice from an Editor
I had the opportunity to seek some advice from a professional editor. I did not ask specifics about my work in this conversation, but did ask for some generic guidance applicable to authors trying to break into the fiction market. Here is what they had to say:
Simple Plot Tips
I like reading fiction as well as writing. I’ve spent a lot of time reading amateur fiction, fan fiction, and other serial formats over the years, since my favorite authors can’t write as fast as I read. Taking years to get a story complete has driven me away from many “main-stream” authors. Twenty-plus years toContinue reading “Simple Plot Tips”
An Excerpt from “Families of Empire”
I’ve mentioned working on my next novel in prior posts. It will be titled “Families of Empire” and focus on a young man who plays a larger role than is believed by his friends and peers. Today, I’ll share an excerpt from about mid-way through the story. Hopefully, having an introduction to the main characterContinue reading “An Excerpt from “Families of Empire””
Making Time to Write
As the new year gets started, it has become a challenge to find time to write. Work takes a lot of time, focus, and writing so the last thing I’m motivated to do is sit down and work on a story at the end of the day. As part of my ongoing learning journey relatingContinue reading “Making Time to Write”
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