To Plan or Not to Plan – That is the Question, a post from R. Clint Peters
Fifteen years ago, I came up with an idea that eventually resulted in my first novel, The Pendergast Prerogatives. Yes, I know there is...
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Writing Fiction in a Specific Time Period, a Post by Jackie Anton
How long did it take you to write this book? That’s a question frequently asked of authors by interviewers. For me that timeline from...
Writing Principles 1, a Post by Joan Adamak
Don’t use adverbs any more than you have to. For instance, “he smiled broadly.” Use a verb that is active and says how he smiled, i.e....
Make Twitter Work for You, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I recently learned a very important lesson, reported in a previous blog entitled: Something to Think About on a Wednesday Morning. What...
Some New Ideas for Increasing Your Presence on the Internet, a Post by R. Clint Peters
Several days ago, I posted a request for The Book Reviewers Club members to provide me with some information on using Facebook. ...
Build Your Bridges Before You Need to Cross Them, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I recently received an email from a family member asking for my help in establishing a social network and Internet presence to market a...
The “One Click” Rule, a Post by R. Clint Peters
OK, you have a fantastic idea that needs a blog or web site. You built a blog or web site, but the site just does not seem to be...
Creating the Landscape of Your Novel, a Post by R. Clint Peters
Have you ever wondered why you feel as if you are part of some novels, that you recognize where they actually take place, while other...
Hooking a Reader and Then Setting The Hook, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I recently posted a blog about fleshing out minor characters to make your novel more relevant to your readers. Today’s blog is based on...
Make Your Characters Work for You, Part 2, a Post by R. Clint Peters
As I reported earlier in the week, I discovered a blog called Writers’ Village (at http://www.writers-village.org). As the website...
Make Your Characters Work for You, Part 2, a Post by R. Clint Peters
As I reported earlier in the week, I discovered a blog called Writers’ Village (at http://www.writers-village.org). As the website...
Maintaining a Professional Image As a Blogger, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I was recently asked what was necessary to become a blogger/web master/Internet guru. The person asking the question was a gamer, and...
Make Your Characters Work For You, Part 1, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I recently subscribed to Writer’s Village. (The link is in the “Links YOU Should Follow” section of The Book Reviewers Club) The first...
It’s Never a Three Hour Tour, a Post by Lorraine Carey
When my husband got a job in the Cayman Islands, he had told me we’d stay a year then decide whether we would stay longer. Well, it is...
Promote Your Novel by Expanding Your Social Networking Platform, Part 1, a Post by R. Clint Peters
The #1 question everyone has about their book and how to sell it is “What can I personally do to help promote my novel?” I have...
Promote Your Novel by Expanding Your Social Networking Platform, Part 1, a Post by R. Clint Peters
The #1 question everyone has about their book and how to sell it is “What can I personally do to help promote my novel?” I have...
Some Thoughts on Branding, a Post by R. Clint Peters
After watching my 49ers come close yesterday, but no coconuts, I started to read some of the discussions on some of my Linked In...
How Search Engines Work, and Things You Shouldn’t Do, a post by R. Clint Peters
Several months ago, while working as a customer service agent, I got a great idea. I wanted to create a program that would keep track of...
Some Do’s and Don’ts of Blogging, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I recently stumbled upon a request from one of my Linked In connections to subscribe to an author’s interview blog. The concept was...
Chasing the Elusive “Successful Author” Status by Using the Internet, a Post by R. Clint Peters
I recently discovered an interesting blog called Worlds Greatest Book. The article that caught my eye was the Reality Checklist for...
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