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Less Can Be More

We want readers to see our worlds as we see them, but that doesn’t mean they want whole scenes describing every detail inside our heads. It’s safe to assume that readers can fill in some of the blanks for themselves. Besides, isn’t that why we like to read?

Making A Mystery

I think one of the most challenging genres anyone can write in is mystery. As an author, the last thing we want to do is bore the readers with predictable outcomes and in a world where we’re desensitized towards shocking elements, it can be difficult to surprise people.

To Kill A Character

No one loves to kill off a character in their story, but sometimes, it must be done.

The Broken Male Lead

Why do we love our romances with male leads who are bad, broken, possessive, and, frankly, out of control? This may come as a shocker, but women gravitate towards these bad boys, and I think it has a lot to do with it being fantasy and not real life. Maybe it’s the drama that keeps us intrigued or the mystery, but we can’t seem to get away from these book boyfriends. It’s definitely a toxic relationship.

Horrific or Shocking?

I remember when horror used to be suspenseful. The kind of stuff where you didn’t want to read too late into the night so you wouldn’t have nightmares or suffer from paranoia. It used to be where you’d read a book, wanting to put it down, but you couldn’t look away. I miss those days because this newer stuff seems to be heavy on the shock value but light on actual horror.

Flattery Gets You Nowhere

As much as I and other indie authors talk about scammers, there’s one positive note to it. Are you ready for it? What could possibly be positive about being the target of any scam? Well…it’s definitely the flattery for me.

Navigating Negative Feedback

Have you ever gotten a less than great review on one of your stories? Well, I have, and let me tell you it’s not the best feeling in the world. After the initial shock of wondering how someone could find your story confusing, or with characters that lack growth, it turns into asking yourself if what they say is true.

NaNoWriMo: Tips and Tricks for Success

While many writers start new novels during this period, some writers (like myself) choose to use this as motivation to finish their WIP or work-in-progress. Whatever your fancy, the goal is still the same – to write!

Marketing Free Books

I’m always testing new ideas when it comes to marketing books and when I do, I’m sure to let you all know the results. So, this past week I thought I’d test out Amazon’s marketing for books enrolled in KDP Select. Here’s what I learned.