Category: writer

Why do we care about word count? #Fantasy #Fiction #Advice

“Hi Jim, Just wanted to know how important you think word count is when writing a book? Appreciate it, John.”   Well John, the short answer is that it is not important. It shouldn’t be a factor when you’re writing… usually. If you have your heart set on writing a novel and getting it published as a stand-alone book, then… yes word count may … Read More Why do we care about word count? #Fantasy #Fiction #Advice

Why do we care about word count?

“Hi Jim, Just wanted to know how important you think word count is when writing a book? Appreciate it, John.”   Well John, the short answer is that it is not important. It shouldn’t be a factor when you’re writing… usually. If you have your heart set on writing a novel and getting it published as a stand-alone book, then… yes word count may … Read More Why do we care about word count?

MORE Inspiration…

So I’m up and writing again, and my thanks partially lies with this recently discovered (by me) song by a band I’ve been growing more and more fond of over time. My Utopia by Van Canto. This is basically an A Capella group singing metal music. This song, especially the chorus line… Fly… To the morning skies With armies of the true believers. Try… … Read More MORE Inspiration…