May
21
2013
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Things A Scene Needs

Written by Mooderino

What does your character want? What are they doing to get it? What are the consequences of the attempt?

May
20
2013
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Returning to the Well

Written by Anthony Dutson

My random ramblings about writing conferences.

May
17
2013
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Epic Recap of Storymakers 2013 - Agents, MG Characters, Show vs. Tell, & Spooning With Authors!

Written by David Powers King

The title pretty much sums it up!

May
17
2013
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Brent Kelly drops by the Blog Mansion

Written by Johnny Worthen

Dark Fantasy author, Brent Michael Kelley drops by the Blog Mansion to help with some financial difficulties and talk Chuggie and stuff.

May
17
2013
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Content Of Your Character

Written by Mooderino

The initial part of a story tells the reader the character’s values and beliefs. Once things kick off, then it’s time to test those values.

May
15
2013
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Tomb Raider (The Newer One ...)

Written by David Powers King

A review of the Tomb Raider reboot.

May
15
2013
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Review: Ho'opono by Pali Jae Lee

Written by Lehua Parker

Ho'opono describes a way of living in balance. Part oral history, part ancient Hawaiian philosophy, Lee's book is a parable for our times.

May
13
2013
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Synopsis Support Pt 2

Written by Mooderino

A follow up post going into how to focus on making the synopsis as effective as possible.

May
11
2013
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Social Marketing Slytherin Style

Written by Lehua Parker

While authors paying for social media followers seems like nerdy kids bribing the cool kids with cookies, the truth is far more complicated

May
11
2013
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Synopsis Support

Written by Mooderino

This is what it feels like for most of us when faced with having to do the synopsis.

May
8
2013
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Witch Born by Amber Argyle

Written by David Powers King

A quick review of Amber Argyle's second book in The Witch Song Series.

May
7
2013
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Your Book In One Sentence Pt 2

Written by Mooderino

This will be more about telling somebody what the story's about, whether they be an agent or your mother.