A Writer's Ramblings
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New Releases Coming Spring 2020!
Hello Guys!It's been a fantastic year thus far, and I want to thank all my readers for your incredible support and feedback on my debut novel The V... -
The Voss Coin - The Book Cover
One of the most fun and exciting stages in creating a novel is when you need to decide on the cover design. The reason I say that, it's because you're towards the end of your project and your baby is coming to life. That crazy idea you had in your head is now ready for the physical world. Something that people can see, relate to and thoroughly enjoy. I actually developed the cover before I had finished writing The Voss Coin. Once I was decided on the title, I set about creating the cover. It gave me a sense of realism and motivation to dedicate more time to writing and bring my novel into the world. -
The Voss Coin - Shakedown
Kevin Voss is faced with a frightening dilemma, risk losing his family and freedom or comply with their demands that will change everything. There are times when you are faced with a choice but in reality there is none. The only option is to comply and gather intelligence, find a weak spot in their scheme. They are ruthless, meticulous and have planned this for years. Every action has an immediate reaction, a deadly consequence. Every step out of line, is paid with the blood of the innocent. -
A Good Story
Everyone wants to hear a good story, even the one's that don't read. You manage to write a good story, your audience will go beyond just readers. Only around 30% percent of the world's adult population reads for pleasure but they all like a good story. We find the entertainment world inundated with possible book to movie adaptations and its become a dream of many authors to join the elite #BookToMovie club.
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HYPE - The Snowball Effect
After discussing the Self Vs Traditional Publishing option and your digital marketing mediums, the next big goal is Hype. Actually, it's more of a dream goal than a realistic one, but hey reach for the stars right? You've gone through the painstaking process of writing, editing and promoting your novel. All that's left is to think/dream big and plan for the Hype. A dream without a plan remains a dream. So what is Hype exactly? -
A Writer's Paradise
Writing can be a pretty solitary activity, either way you cut it, the majority of the time it's just you and your mind. A therapeutic process where you can combine self expression and creativity. It's an art form that engrosses your mind and captivates your soul. Weeks become days, months become weeks and before you know it - you've weathered the storm
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Writer's Block - There Is A Way!
There is a quote by Charles Bukowski that aptly describes this topic, "Writing about writer's block is better than not writing at all." This quote is a true pearl of wisdom, nothing like experience. Whatever field of writing you may be in, author, journalist, blogger, editor, etc; at some stage you are going to feel like you cannot string a sentence together. When that feeling creeps in, your gut is going to tell you to leave it alone. Take break, go grab some coffee and try again another day. Although, that may work for some, it can smother you deep in the clutches of a bad habit. -
Shopify or Wix For Authors Website?
Every budding author/writer needs a website. A place where readers can get to know more about you and your products and services. This is no longer a "nice-have" but rather an absolute necessity. So unless you are a published well known author, you will be correctly inclined to save your hard earned cash and create one yourself.
