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by Jim
Hi James, We connected on Twitter and I got your email address from your website. You had made a comment on Twitter to feel free to email for advice. I’m new to self-publishing and released my first book in January. I had worked on the manuscript off and on for a couple of years before getting serious about publishing. I did the best I … Read More Bad Reviews…
by Jim
REALLY coming down to the wire now! The cover is done and is just having the lettering added to it. The Copyright and legal documents are good to go. The ISBN has been registered. The editing is, thankfully, DONE! Everything looks good and hopefully I’ll be on to the proofing step before the end of the week. Though I hate to say this… our … Read More Soul Siphon Update
by Jim
Hi All, The countdown has begun to Soul Siphon’s release! I personally an extremely excited and cannot wait to finally hand my creation over to all of you to enjoy. At this point though, I want to take a moment to recognize the talents of those who helped bring my book to life. Firstly the cover artist. You haven’t seen the cover yet, and … Read More Never Forget Those Who Help!
by Jim
Less than a Month to go… We’re more than half way through the edits! The cover design is complete and just being finished up! All legal documentation is out of the way, and we’re good to go! With any luck, our release date of April 1 will be a reality! Thank you all for your support and patients! -Jim Readers, Do you have … Read More Soul Siphon Update
by Jim
“Apparently someone asked Raymond Chandler once what he thought about Hollywood ruining all of his books. And he took them to his study and pointed up to the shelf where they all were and he said, ‘Look, they’re there. They’re fine. They’re okay.’ That’s the attitude I have to take. The film hasn’t ruined my book.” -Alan Moore
by Jim
II Class started the moment their professor appeared at the front of the room. She was a middle-aged woman with graying hair and a kind smile. Though her eyes showed years of endless study and nights without sleep, she never complained. Taryn admired her for her ability to mix historical fact with both human and Elven legend to fill in the missing gaps. … Read More Another Abandoned Work… Taryn, The Legacy (Chapter 2)
by Jim
It occurs to me as we get down to the wire that I should probably start doing these on a regular basis. At least weekly. That way I don’t keep getting emails about it. In any case, we’re on track for release. The cover is looking great the more and more I see it updated. The edits are complete and just need to be … Read More Damnation
by Jim
“Hi Jim, You’ve given out a lot of advice on your blog about writing and I was just wondering… do you have any piece of advice you would give to a writer? For example, if someone came up to you and told you that they are going to start writing a book, what advice would you give them right off without them asking? Thanks, … Read More This Above All…
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by Jim
“I am currently writing a book about my life experiences how do i give it life i currently have the bones (dates facts) but feel that it’s just a series of events how do i make it into a story? Thank you” –lostgirl82 Hi Lostgirl82 Have you thought about writing it in the present tense in first person? If it’s something you experienced, then … Read More Give Life to a Book about Life
by Jim
Hi all, Know it’s been a while and I apologize for that. However I hope that Damnation, once it’s published, will make up for this. Anyway, onto today’s advice piece. Don’t be afraid to break out of your mold. I hate the term ‘typecast.’ I really do. No one should be stuck into one category as a sci-fi or drama actor or writer or … Read More Author’s Advice #19
by Jim
What does redemption mean in literature? Well… for starters, what does redemption mean, period? The dictionary has two definitions: re·demp·tion rəˈdem(p)SH(ə)n/ noun 1. the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil. “God’s plans for the redemption of his world” synonyms: saving, freeing from sin, absolution “God’s redemption of his people” 2. the action of regaining or gaining possession of something … Read More Character Redemption
by Jim
“I would be very interested to know how you personally plan a book. I’m writing my first one and started in a very haphazard way. I’m normally quite good at holding information in my head but since I’ve started writing my book discovered I’m not as good as I thought I was. To begin with a wrote a few notes and launched straight in … Read More Planning Your Book
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