Category: Opinion

Off My Writing Playlist #Music #Writing #Advice

I can’t believe I’m doing this…   You’re a stronger person than I am if you can watch this video and still take this band seriously.All I’m going to say… When to listen: DON’T!!!! Hahahaha Just kidding. This is a psych out song. Don’t listen to it while writing. You kind of have to watch the video to really get the full effect. It’s sort … Read More Off My Writing Playlist #Music #Writing #Advice

Off My Writing Playlist #Music #Writing #Advice

I can’t believe I’m doing this…   You’re a stronger person than I am if you can watch this video and still take this band seriously.All I’m going to say… When to listen: DON’T!!!! Hahahaha Just kidding. This is a psych out song. Don’t listen to it while writing. You kind of have to watch the video to really get the full effect. It’s sort … Read More Off My Writing Playlist #Music #Writing #Advice

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Another Drakin Question? #Writing #Author #Advice

Hi Jim, I wanted to ask you about An Empire of Ashes. I was curious… how did Nayeli keep her true identity secret from Joaquim? Given the fact that they seemed to have been so intimate for as long as they were, wouldn’t he have figured it out sooner? Thanks, Mike Hi Mike, Good question. Honestly, I wrestled with that one for a while … Read More Another Drakin Question? #Writing #Author #Advice

From My Writing Playlist #Music #Writing #Advice

Not even the Imperial March could come close to being as recognizable and identifiable as the Top Gun theme. Far more simplistic in nature, yet bombastic and upbeat at the same time. It is such an iconic theme clearly right out of 80s Hair Metal, that you can’t ignore it. When to Listen: … yeah this is another upbeat writer’s block song. Listen to … Read More From My Writing Playlist #Music #Writing #Advice

From My Writing Playlist #Music #Writing #Advice

Not even the Imperial March could come close to being as recognizable and identifiable as the Top Gun theme. Far more simplistic in nature, yet bombastic and upbeat at the same time. It is such an iconic theme clearly right out of 80s Hair Metal, that you can’t ignore it. When to Listen: … yeah this is another upbeat writer’s block song. Listen to … Read More From My Writing Playlist #Music #Writing #Advice

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Writing a Hook? #Writing #Author #Advice

Hi Jim, I’m currently trying to write a query for publishing agents. Do you have any advice for me on writing a hook? Thanks, Jane Hi Jane, YES! I can help with this, though that isn’t really the way I got published, I do have some experience with this. Still, take my advice with a grain of salt as again, I didn’t get published … Read More Writing a Hook? #Writing #Author #Advice

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The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice

Okay, so it looks like I’m still getting a lot of publishing questions. These are recurrent questions I get on a regular basis, and while I want to try to respond to everyone who reaches out to me, I don’t want my blog becoming redundant. So I think I’m going to repost this on a weekly basis from now on to help people navigate … Read More The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice

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The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice

Okay, so it looks like I’m still getting a lot of publishing questions. These are recurrent questions I get on a regular basis, and while I want to try to respond to everyone who reaches out to me, I don’t want my blog becoming redundant. So I think I’m going to repost this on a weekly basis from now on to help people navigate … Read More The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice

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Writers, GET OFF TWITTER!!! Pt. 2 (Yes, we’re still on this!) #Writing #Author #Advice #Twitter

Hi Jim, I was hoping you could help me. I have a growing social media following, which I’m really happy about. My writing is getting traction and a lot of attention, and I’m hoping to be published soon!! Unfortunately, with such a huge following, comes conflicts on my wall. I try to follow and share stuff I like, but before long, really offensive things … Read More Writers, GET OFF TWITTER!!! Pt. 2 (Yes, we’re still on this!) #Writing #Author #Advice #Twitter

Mary Poppins Returns, My Late Review #Disney #MaryPoppins #EmilyBlunt

Hi All, So my family finally got around to watching the new Mary Poppins movie and I want to give my thoughts on it. Anyone who’s read my blog long enough, knows that I have no love for the first Mary Poppins. It’s one of my two least favorite Disney classics for a plethora of reasons ranging from the history behind the film, the … Read More Mary Poppins Returns, My Late Review #Disney #MaryPoppins #EmilyBlunt

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The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice

Okay, so it looks like I’m still getting a lot of publishing questions. These are recurrent questions I get on a regular basis, and while I want to try to respond to everyone who reaches out to me, I don’t want my blog becoming redundant. So I think I’m going to repost this on a weekly basis from now on to help people navigate … Read More The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice

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How much should I advertise before My book is complete? #Advice #Writing #Literature #Fiction #Nonfiction #Rebranding

I just discovered your blog because you “liked” my poem. I have previously self-published short stories and had a couple of short stories published in literary journals. I am re-branding myself and “relaunching” myself so to speak into the literary world. Am I able to mention these other short stories to potential agents if I published them under a different pseudonym? Also, I want … Read More How much should I advertise before My book is complete? #Advice #Writing #Literature #Fiction #Nonfiction #Rebranding