Planning to Succeed, a Post by R. Clint Peters
My publisher recently asked me two things: 1) Would I edit the first two books in the Ryce Dalton series?; and 2) Did I have another...
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R. Clint Peters, Author
Nov 4, 20142 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Oct 25, 20143 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Oct 13, 20145 min read
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....
R. Clint Peters, Author
Oct 11, 20143 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Sep 17, 20142 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Aug 20, 20142 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Jul 31, 20142 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Jul 23, 20141 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Jul 13, 20142 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Jul 7, 20143 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
May 17, 20143 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
May 6, 20144 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Apr 20, 20143 min read
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. ...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Apr 1, 20143 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Mar 26, 20142 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Mar 22, 20143 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Mar 18, 20145 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Feb 23, 20143 min read
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...
R. Clint Peters, Author
Feb 10, 20143 min read
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...
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