Let’s face it, everyone has bad days at work; days when no matter how hard you try you can’t seem to motivate yourself. It doesn’t matter what your profession is, there will be times when your mind is on other things, your focus is lacking, or you just can’t pull that necessary bit of information out of the air.
Writer Wednesday: Jason J. Black
Alright guys, here is my last Writer Wednesday before NaNoWriMo kicks my butt, but it’s a good one. Jason Black is the sci-fi indie author of the Titan Fleet series, available now. Read on to learn more about Jason, his writing style, and his books. Of course all the links you need are below!
Writer Wednesday: Adelle Yeung
I’m super-excited about today’s writer – Adelle Yeung. I found this indie author via an online Facebook party, and won some of her beautiful bookmarks, which I keep stored safely on my bookshelf away from sticky hands and dog mouths. Her debut, The Starriest Summer, is the first in a YA fantasy trilogy (read my review here). She answers my nosy questions and shares an excerpt with us below!
Writer Wednesday: EJ Fisch
Author. Artist. Gamer. Nerd. Today’s Writer Wednesday guest is the talented EJ Fisch, author of the Ziva Payvan sci-fi series. Read on for more about her books and what she’s been up to lately!
Writer Wednesday: J.Z.N. McCauley
On Monday, I talked about the recently-released NA fantasy novel, Oak & Mistletoe. Today, I get to introduce you to the wonderful author, JZN McCauley! Below, she talks about writing, researching, and what she’s working on now. After reading, make sure you check out her book, which is now available!
Writer Wednesday: Karen Tomlinson
On Monday, I talked about one of my recent reads, A Bond of Venom & Magic by Karen Tomlinson. Today I am so excited to have her here on Writer Wednesday to talk about her debut novel, and to pick her brain about world-building. Finally, don’t forget to join Karen and other great authors at the release party on Facebook.
Writer Wednesday: Judy Mohr
Today’s featured writer is a freelance author and an up-and-coming novelist. Make sure you check out her companion post, Top 5 Tips from an Editor, and sign up to get updates from her blog for more great tips and tricks. Below, she talks about her writing process, NaNoWriMo, and her recently-completed fantasy novel, Beacon of Hope. Read on!
Top 5 Tips from the Editor
I recently had the pleasure to interview Judy Mohr from Black Wolf Editorial for Writer Wednesday. On her blog, she has a section dedicated to Tips & Tricks from the Editor. I asked her for her top five tips to authors working on editing their manuscripts, and liked them so much that I’m giving them their own post. Enjoy, and make sure you come back on Wednesday for her author feature!
Writer Wednesday: Cindy Dorminy
Today’s writer is a mom, a movie buff, a former bodybuilder, and an author. Cindy Dorminy’s debut, Tuned Into You, is out now. Read her Q&A below, and make sure you check out her book and follow her on social media. All the links you need are below!
My Quick Guide to Beta Reading
There is very little that is harder for a writer than letting someone else read their perceived masterpiece. The first person to typically look at a manuscript is a beta reader, or someone who reads it over with the intent of carving out plot holes and inconsistencies, among other big-picture issues.
Earlier this year, I offered my services as a beta reader in a Goodreads group, and have since beta read approximately 10 manuscripts, and multiple drafts of some. I’ve read everything from a memoir-style contemporary to a science fiction fairy tale retelling to an urban fantasy with a touch of mythology. If you’re interested in being a beta reader, take a look at my tips below before you get started.