Falling

Ever feel like you’re falling, But you don’t want to stop? Ever feel that knot in your stomach, As you know the ground is getting closer? Ever taste the fear and the thrill Of free fall from so far up? Ever touch the sky Just to feel the fall? Ever close your eyes and jump? … Continue reading Falling →

Writing under a Pseudonym

Now that I am seriously writing, the idea of writing under my real name or a pseudonym/pen name has been on my mind. I actually started this blog/website and my new twitter account with a pen name, and a thought to use it to publish. What I've been reading on other blogs has suggested that … Continue reading Writing under a Pseudonym →

Choosing a Title for Your Novel

Picking a title for your novel is difficult. You want it to entice readers to pick it up, to see what lies between the covers. But it is also a very personal thing, or at least it is for a new writer. We want our first novel to represent our best work, our characters, all … Continue reading Choosing a Title for Your Novel →

Capitalization in Fantasy Novels

y novel is fantasy, set in a Realm that has a King and Queen and Lords and a Council and such. I want to make sure I am using the proper capitalization it titles and phrases when referring to them. Since writing wasn't my major in college (biology/genetics) I know I make lots of mistakes, … Continue reading Capitalization in Fantasy Novels →

Marketing your WIP

For me, the fun of writing is in planning the intricate worlds and characters, designing unexpected plot twists, and making the story as engaging for the reader as it is in my head. But if I can't get it out there to be read then what am I doing it for? Well, of course for … Continue reading Marketing your WIP →