George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four (often written as 1984) was published 70 years ago today. And while it was seen a dystopian future world back then, it surprisingly resembles modern times more than ever.
Category: Writing
How to Write Tone in Your Novel
You probably already know this, but writing a novel requires more than simply putting words to paper. You need characters, tone, plot, good pacing, and excellent writing.
Novel Word Counts
Have you ever wondered how many words your books are? Or perhaps you’re an aspiring writer, and you want to know how long a book should be in your genre? Either way, I have some answers and insight!
Character Foils: How and When to Use Them
What is a character foil? As defined by Wikipedia: In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight qualities of the other character.
Let’s Celebrate: I’m #1 in Space Operas
I became an Amazon best seller.
The Best Fiction Books of All Time
These books either have (1) a great message handled extremely well by the narrative, (2) a FANTASTIC narrative, or (3) a great message that can’t be understated.
Character Writing Prompts
If you’re writing a work of fiction, one of the fun ways to “get to know your characters” is to take them through a series of writing prompts.
Get Paid to Review Books
Here are 3 sites who will take reviews and give you money in return!
Selling a Book: Comparable Titles
I give some quick advice on how to pick comparable titles when writing a query or editor letter.
Star Marque Vendetta – Chapter 1
The first chapter of STAR MARQUE VENDETTA, the sequel to STAR MARQUE RISING!
Shami Stovall 