Create Tension in Your Novel’s Action Scenes, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I recently discovered an article posted in Write It Sideways (writeitsideways.com) entitled: 7 Tension-Building Tips for Writing Action...
Some Easy Steps to Increasing Your Exposure, Part 2, a Post by R. Clint Peters
If you followed the instructions in Part 1, you’ve started your own blog (I use WordPress, although I have used BlogSpot) and you’ve...
Some Easy Steps to Editing Your Novel, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I recently went hunting for some ideas on editing my latest novel, The Michigan Connection, a Ryce Dalton novel. I was not disappointed....
Let Those Who Follow You Know Who You Are, a Post by R. Clint Peters (Part 1 of 4)
As authors, we spend most of our time writing about other people. We want our readers to become friends with our characters, to get to...
Are You Getting the Most from Your Social Networking? a Post by R. Clint Peters
Recently, I was asked to confirm a request to join my tribe on Triberr. My first question was “What the heck is Triberr?” Apparently, I...
Some Simple Solutions to Increase your Exposure as an Author, a Post by R. Clint Peters
Are you an author who’s wondering if anyone knows your name? You’re not alone. With the advent of self-publishing, thousands of writers...
Offset Your Epic Hero With a Despicable Villain, a Post by R. Clint Peters
When my friend suggested I read “Characters, Emotion, and Viewpoint” by Nancy Kress, I discovered how important the development of...
Is Kindle Unlimited for You?, a Post by R. Clint Peters
A group on LinkedIn has started a discussion about Kindle Unlimited with two questions: 1) What do you think about the new Kindle...
Punctuating Dialogue, a Post by R. Clint Peters
The following article by Ginny Weihardt is found at About.com Nothing marks a beginning writer faster than improperly punctuated...
Reality in a Novel, a Post by R. Clint Peters
The theme of today’s post: “Is Reality Necessary in a Book?” I recently completed reading yet another book that was striving to become an...
Moving From Telling to Showing in an Existing Novel, by R. Clint Peters
While I am waiting the two weeks to edit “Prerogatives, a Pendergast Brothers novel”, I have started reconstructing “The President’s Wife...
Some Thoughts on Writing, by R. Clint Peters
As I have reported on this blog, I have had help learning how to write. The first indication I had that I needed help was when I applied...
Has Social Media, Television, and Movies Changed the Way Novels are Written? a Post by R. Clint Pete
In my endeavors to be a better writer, I have primarily focused on understanding the three writing books suggested by my friend. ...
The Trials and Tribulations of Editing, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I recently stumbled across a post about editing. I was thrilled. I am on page 16 of 210 pages of The Dakota Connection, a Ryce Dalton...
Tools Explained, A Post by R. Clint Peters
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the...
Honesty in Book Reviews, a Post by R. Clint Peters
In my recent post, “Have I learned Anything About Writing, You Can Let Me Know”, I included the following thoughts about becoming a...
Have I Learned Anything About Writing? You Can Let Me Know, a Post by R. Clint Peters
As I’ve reported in this blog several times, I have been studying how to write, using “Characters, Emotion, and Viewpoint” by Nancy...
Help, I’m Writing and I Can’t Find the End!! A Post by R. Clint Peters
A couple weeks ago, I concluded the first draft of Operation Second Cousins, and started the editing process using what I had learned...
Becoming a Better Writer, Installment #3, by R. Clint Peters
I have an exciting announcement to make today. The Alberta Connection, a Ryce Dalton novel, was featured on BookBub yesterday, 2-9-2014...