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Hi Jim, I was hoping you could talk a little bit more about your views on politics in entertainment. You seem to be of the mindset that a writer or entertainer either has to choose to write a good story or write a political piece. Why can’t they be one in the same? Why can’t someone accomplish both goals at the same time? Thanks, … Read More Entertainment or Activism?
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How do you expand an idea? I have this idea for years now, but as soon as I try to expand it, it starts to sound boring and then I just dunno which way to go with this. -Journal of Chrissie Hi there! Thanks for the question. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to expand an idea, even if it’s a good one. … Read More Idea Expansion and Growth
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Okay, this post is actually just a rant. So if you’re looking for writing advice, feel free to skip. I have seriously come to despise MOST romantic stories. They all seem to fall into the same damn plot… Person 1 is in a happy relationship with Person 2. They are successful and literally have everything anyone could ever want. Person 2 has to go away … Read More Romance Stories Suck! I Root for the “Bad Guy”
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So I know I’ve got some artists on my page who like my books’ covers. If you’re interested in learning from the man who does most of my covers: Please see his new facebook group here. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to … Read More Visionary Marketing for Psychedelic Artists and Entrepreneurs
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I’ve actually gotten a few questions on the ethics of paid reviews in the past, so I wanted to try to tackle this one outright. Is there anything wrong with paying someone for their review? The answer is that it really depends… In one example, I had someone tell me about doing a book giveaway on Goodreads and basically paying for the advert in … Read More Paid Reviews: Moral and Ethical?
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Hi Jim, I wrote a short story recently that I published on the KDP. A friend of mine in college wants to use my story as a script for a small film he’s going to do as a project for one of his classes and I’m kind of torn. I mean I kind of like the idea because I’d get to see my work … Read More Transcending Mediums
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So recently I finally got to sit down and watch ‘Ready Player One’ Sidenote: If you haven’t seen it yet, it is a fantastic nostalgia/geek flick! SEE IT! One criticism I’ve heard over and over and… pretty much the only criticism from people in my circles, is that the book was better than the film. Well of course it was. Why is that a … Read More Well… the Book Was Better: An Argumentative Fallacy
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Hi Jim, If you posted about this before, I’m sorry, but I couldn’t find it. Every now and then you post about music that helps you write. I’ve tried listening to some of the songs and then listen to stuff on my own playlists and I just can’t do it. I was wondering if you could elaborate on how you use your music to … Read More Translating Music into Words: A Guide to Weaponizing Music for Writing.
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Hi Jim, I’m going through the motions on Createspace and KDP. I’m trying to decide how much to charge for my books. It’s hard, I want to maximize my profits while at the same time, not sticking it to the readers. It’s tough because I don’t know whether it’s better to mark it at a lower price to attract more sales or count on … Read More Self Publish Selling. When to Sell, When to Give Away?
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.Hello readers! This is a follow up to my Spam Spring Cleaning. I know a lot of people get annoyed by these posts and just delete them while grumbling in the background, but I believe that this is the wrong approach. Instead, let us look at the hysterical, intellectually challenged, nature of them. Because what better to deal with spammers than to make fun of … Read More Spam Comment Summer Cleaning.
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Hi Jim, I was wondering if you had any advice on how to bring a character over from another story… Example, Sherlock Holmes is someone I’ve always loved, so I wanted him to make a guest appearance in a mystery novel I’m currently working on that’s set in the same place. Second example, I’ve got a character from another series I wrote, Juiliara that … Read More Character Cameos.
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Hi Jim, I’ve read through your blog and have followed some of your work. I wanted to ask though… in numerous posts, you talk about politics and social commentary being used in pretty much every outlet and how it’s destroying escapism. I recently read one of your books, Magnifica: The Last Enchanter. Throughout it, your protagonists deal with being in a mixed relationship at … Read More Politics to Further Story vs. Story to Further Politics. Difference?
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