Jumping Hurdles in Self-Publishing
Jumping Hurdles in Self-Publishing If there is not at least one hurdle in the path before you, then you are probably going the wrong way. As a Christian, I am fully aware that the evil one will try to attack my faith at every opportunity. Jesus Christ has given me […]
5 Ways to Inspire Yourself to Write
5 Ways to Inspire Yourself to Write “I write when I’m inspired, and I see to it that I am inspired at nine o’clock every morning.” – Peter De Vries. Everyone needs a little encouragement in their writing journey to become inspired because, without inspiration, the story dies. So, here […]
The Hero and the Savior
The Hero and the Savior Spoiler alert! If you have not read my book, buy it now and come back to the post after you’ve read it all the way through! “You’ve heard it said: no hero, no story. I will add this: no Savior, no hero.” Let’s start by […]
My House Full of Editors
My House Full of Editors Things done alone rarely succeed and aren’t a fraction as much fun as they can be. I live with my parents and seven siblings on a beautiful plot of land in Alabama {pictured above}. Despite all our responsibilities as a family, we find time to […]
The Chapter One Dilemma
The Chapter One Dilemma {A note from Alyson: all the strategies and rules of this blog series apply primarily to adventure novels. Not all standards and regulations will carry into other genres.} Remember COC? We’ve used the Chapter One Criteria to create all the key elements that make a first chapter […]
The Chapter One Dilemma
The Chapter One Dilemma {A note from Alyson: all the strategies and rules of this blog series apply primarily to adventure novels. Not all standards and regulations will carry into other genres.} So, now you have a first sentence, a positive-negative current, an opening paragraph, and the beginning of a scene. […]
The Chapter One Dilemma
The Chapter One Dilemma {A note from Alyson: all the strategies and rules of this blog series apply primarily to adventure novels. Not all standards and regulations will carry into other genres.} “If someone would tell me what to put on the first page, then I would write a book.” […]
The Chapter One Dilemma
The Chapter One Dilemma {A note from Alyson: all the strategies and rules of this blog series apply primarily to adventure novels. Not all standards and regulations will carry into other genres.} “I know how to write, and I’m good at it. I know my character, and he’s great. If […]