If you plan to publish your book, beta readers and critique partners (CPs) are essential to putting out your best possible work. (For more on how these people can help you out, check out last week's post on the 5 Things Betas & CPs Can Do That You Can't.) First, a quick rundown of the… Continue reading 5 Places to Find Betas and Critique Partners
Author: Avery Ames
Music Monday: “Only When I Lose Myself”
I've never made a secret of my love for Depeche Mode. It's hard to narrow down a favorite song, but this one has served to inspire both my faerie story and my gothic-horror fairy tale retelling. It's lush and mysterious and darkly romantic, and I adore it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l35XzUD8GGU
5 Things Betas and CPs Can Do That You Can’t
If you've written a book, you may be reluctant to hand your baby to other people. What if they tear it apart? What if they don't like it? It's terrifying. But if you intend to publish, letting other people read your book beforehand is an absolute necessity. Better to hear criticism when the problems can… Continue reading 5 Things Betas and CPs Can Do That You Can’t
Music Monday: “Heartstrings”
In case you haven't figured it out yet, I pretty much love any song that can be described as "I can't tell if it's creepy or kinda sexy". "Heartstrings" by Avarice in Audio featuring MiXe1 is dark, kinda gothy, and somehow still a bit seductive. Or maybe that's just me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p-m8TpjQyI
Get to Know Me: 5 Hobbies
CW: Alcohol mention This is a bit of a fluffier post. A comment in a writing group chat inspired me to share a little more about myself in occasional blog posts. So we're going to start off with something simple: my hobbies. (I'm excluding reading, as that's a bit obvious for a writer). A coworker… Continue reading Get to Know Me: 5 Hobbies
