Verbs might be the single most important item found in your sentences. The two main classifications for verbs are Passive and Active. This article divides the classes and shows their differences. This section highlights the use of Active verbs, those most important to general writing. Active Verbs: This is the…
One of the greatest difficulties a writer faces is novel-length writing. Be it fiction or non-fiction, many authors hesitate to get involved. Sometimes the largest intimidation isn’t editors or agents. It’s the thought of the commitment. “I’ll Never Get It Done” One hundred thousand words: a simple number simply…
After we have talked and kissed, Take a look at what you’ve missed Look how diamonds become your eyes While I’m a diamond in the skies When you knock on Heaven’s door Don’t think I’ll love you anymore I never thought it would come to this It went crazy when…
He said he would visit Morpheus, and then he closed his eyes Tell him I’m on my way, ascending where darkness lies For he had lost the courage and I needed a release Morpheus can be addictive, but he’s always been good to me. If I take my chances, I’m…
I turn and turn and turn about, misty-eyed with cool hate Insensitive and put to flight, entranced in a deadened state The bereavement of the hour is meeting with the loss of a lifetime Irretrievable to all and none when you’re unbeloved and blind Entering your spirit, with a heart…
You would see me as just an apprentice But, my love for you remains so restless At times I swore I’d love you always as now But that dream shattered with a vow I can’t share my soul with any other I can’t see past your face to love another…
It was an embittering vision, an unheard echoing scream, And everything ended with that deathly sweet dream. It was so pallid when compared to a hot, lusty night, But, you were an end to the graying black and white. I’ve never known someone so startlingly like me, I’ve never cared…
Book signings have long been thought of as an author’s sole promotion. Almost every author has book signings to promote a book across the globe. No matter where you live or which mall you prefer, if someone gets published they will be there. Yet, this practice is often futile unless…
Note: This discussion only applies to authors seeking traditional publishers. Many authors have a backwards concept of copyrighting their manuscript. As soon as they complete a final draft, many start looking into copyrights, even before they locate a publisher. This can obliterate you chances for publication at all. Many authors…
It’s often intimidating for author’s to take a hard look at their competition. It can be frustrating when an old idea seems to take on a new interest. Instead of wondering, “Why,” we should be looking at, “How?” How did they do it? How could they take that well worn…