Is your thriller thrilling enough? Or does it fizzle out?
I wanted to write an article about the elements of thrillers that capture attention, but someone else has done such a great job I knew I couldn't do near as well. Please read this post if you're struggling to get your current suspense or thriller where you'd like. Click on the words below. https://hunterswritings.com/2012/10/12/elements-of-the-psychological-thriller-mystery-suspense-andor-crime-fiction-genres/
Writing Tools I Adore
Without a lot of introduction or fluff, I thought I'd share some tools that I find very helpful and would encourage you to consider if you are an author. Feel free to respond and add to this list... For edits, I depend on three things: My own review and revisions. A good editing/grammar review using one of the two applications (listed below) that I like best. A good (and paid) professional editor. Here are the applications I like best: Grammarly. This program integrates into your browser and applications, giving you real-time edits. It will give you a comprehensive report if you like but what I like best is its "correct-as-you-go" features. It runs while you work and automatically points out blaring errors while giving suggestions to fix. In fact, I'm using it right now. Website: http://grammarly.com Autocrit. I've actually used this one the longest. I love that I [...]
My Advice to You…
Everyone gives advice, right? ....so here's the overall version: Always be yourself. Never try to hide who you are. The only shame is to have shame. Always stand up for what you believe in. Always question what other people tell you. Never regret the past. It's a waste of time. There's a reason for everything. Every mistake, every moment of weakness, every terrible thing that has happened to you. Grow from it. Take the chances you dream of taking so that you can reflect on life and know that you have done your best. In all that you do, devote yourself as fully as possible. No one becomes successful without investing and sweating more than they wish. Surround yourself with people and things that support your efforts and lose those that do not. The only way you can ever get the respect of others is when you show them that you respect yourself and most [...]
The Art of Pitching…presented at Houston Writer's Guild this month
Come to the HWG and GCFW pitch workshop to discover the “new” way to pitch agents. Download the workshop SCHEDULE. Download workshop handouts for ENOS RUSSELL (more handouts to come). Of course, you’ll learn the traditional way also, wowing the agent. Learn The Art of Pitching, and write your pitch during this session with help of award winning writers and editors. Prep for agent interview and see what you should and shouldn’t leave behind. Overcome your own agent Fear Factor. Practice your pitch in a crazy Speed-Dating Pitch Practice Session. Polish your manuscript for submission. Learn the pros’ tips and tricks to agent-proofing your manuscript. Explore the Future of Self Pubbing. See where indies and self pubbers are headed. Presenters: Shelley K. Wall Shelley writes novels of contemporary romance, romantic comedy, and romantic suspense. She grew up in Missouri, graduated from Oklahoma State University, and took post graduate courses from OSU and [...]
The Art of Pitching…presented at Houston Writer’s Guild this month
Come to the HWG and GCFW pitch workshop to discover the “new” way to pitch agents. Download the workshop SCHEDULE. Download workshop handouts for ENOS RUSSELL (more handouts to come). Of course, you’ll learn the traditional way also, wowing the agent. Learn The Art of Pitching, and write your pitch during this session with help of award winning writers and editors. Prep for agent interview and see what you should and shouldn’t leave behind. Overcome your own agent Fear Factor. Practice your pitch in a crazy Speed-Dating Pitch Practice Session. Polish your manuscript for submission. Learn the pros’ tips and tricks to agent-proofing your manuscript. Explore the Future of Self Pubbing. See where indies and self pubbers are headed. Presenters: Shelley K. Wall Shelley writes novels of contemporary romance, romantic comedy, and romantic suspense. She grew up in Missouri, graduated from Oklahoma State University, and took post graduate courses from OSU and [...]
Sometimes great lists should be shared….
Saw this today and thought you'd like it. This is a really great list of available writing conferences... http://jodierennerediting.blogspot.ca/2014/01/writers-conferences-book-festivals-in.html Have a great weekend!
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