Are you writing something REALLY DRAMATIC this week? I've got the perfect song to inspire you. How do you feel about some truly epic piano with string accompaniment? "The Fire Within" (by Jennifer Thomas feat. The Rogue Pianist) basically carried me through NaNoWriMo 2018, not gonna lie.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x7XNsCsCqg
Author: Avery Ames
5 Things About Craft I Learned in 2018
Introducing the Friday 5! Every Friday, I'll post a list of 5 writing-related things. This week, it's all about looking back on 2018. I hit this year hard when it came to writing craft studies. I devoured hundreds of hours of podcasts and checked out over a dozen books on writing. All these lessons were… Continue reading 5 Things About Craft I Learned in 2018
On Book Covers: Part 5
5. Be Unique! (But Not Too Unique) This one goes back to our discussion on genre.You want your cover to convey your book's genre, but you should also push a little bit farther and give those readers a reason to pick your book out of that sea of samey covers. I’ll give a standout cover… Continue reading On Book Covers: Part 5
On Book Covers: Part 4
4. Professionalism This is a pretty nebulous concept. In general, does it look like someone with thoughtfulness and skill designed this cover, or does it look like someone with no previous experience used a “make your cover” template? For those who are designing your own covers on a budget and don’t have access to fancy… Continue reading On Book Covers: Part 4
Music Monday: Dark Fairy Tale Inspiration
Introducing a new weekly feature: Music Monday! It's no secret that I always, always write to music. I also listen to music for inspiration, ideas, and to refill my creative well. Every Monday, I'll be sharing some of my favorite playlists and songs, in the hope that it'll inspire you as well. First up is… Continue reading Music Monday: Dark Fairy Tale Inspiration
