writers – Page 33 – Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author

March 12, 2017

Writerly Things 3/12/17

Writerly Things…3/12/17 Traci Kenworth This past week, my daughter purchased a laptop for herself which now affords me more time on my own computer. I’m enjoying catching up on blogs and getting more writing and reading time. I’ve even been able to get to my craft books again! Today, we’re having taco chicken filling,…

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February 5, 2017

Writerly Things…1/5/17

Writerly Things…2/5/17 Traci Kenworth So, I’ve been reading Janice Hardy’s excellent book, Revising Your Novel. I’m gathering a plan as to what to do in the weeks ahead. First and foremost, I have to go back and write any scenes that I didn’t have/needed to figure out later. Some require a bit further research,…

Craft, writers, Writing and Poetry
January 31, 2017

Reading Links…1/31/17

Reading Links…2/1/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://litworldinterviews.com/2017/01/22/spotlight-on-mikhaeyla-kopievsky-of-resistance-divided-elements-1/ The story of a Peacekeeper of the Fire Element who patrols the city of Optor for the Orthodoxy. http://phsolomon.com/2017/01/21/excerpt-from-the-bow-of-destiny/ Athson has his hands full. https://johnwhowell.com/2017/01/19/get-in-the-jeep-and-pass-out-some-flyers-help-promote-chasing-bedlam/ Two people trying to survive. https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/facelift-because-february-is-a-crappy-month/ Dwarves and a rooster, what’s not to love? https://phsolomon.com/2017/01/25/the-lost-bow-tour-novels-by-jennifer-hinsman/ Haunted by the past. Hunted by the present.…

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January 30, 2017

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…1/30/17

Writer’s Links in the 3s and 6…1/30/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/01/21/goals-achieved-now-what/ Sometimes people don’t understand how difficult this writing job is. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/01/24/be-open-to-inspiration/ Where do you get your ideas? Ask Lovecraft, King, and Collins. http://blog.janicehardy.com/2010/03/world-building-week-putting-up-walls.html How does religion affect your character? And more questions. MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/01/25/agent-interview-insights-into-mg-with-essie-white/ Submit your final to avoid the agent losing…

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January 29, 2017

Writerly Things…1/29/17

Writerly Things…1/29/17 Traci Kenworth I finished the third draft the day before my birthday. I still have much to do with it, so it’s not going to ready for quite a while. There’s still some scenes that need changed, some characters I had to change the names of to be fixed throughout, and lots…

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January 24, 2017

Reading Links…1/247

Reading Links…1/24/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://litworldinterviews.com/2017/01/21/soul-blade-bookreview/ This is the third and final book in The Sword of Light trilogy. MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/01/20/mg-book-review-poppy-mayberry-the-monday-by-jennie-k-brown/ Girls friendships can be complicated. Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2017/01/14/eagle-river-by-isabelle-kane-na-sports-themed-romance-kaneisabelle-weekendblogshare/ Revolves around football. Christian: Historicals: https://litworldinterviews.com/2017/01/16/book-review-illusions-of-magic-by-j-b-rivard/ A magician who finds himself working among the criminal elements of 1933 Chicago. Scary:…

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January 23, 2017

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…1/23

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…1/23/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/too-much-on-the-plate-guest-post-by-charles-e-yallowitz/ On why getting rest is important for a writer. https://killzoneblog.com/2017/01/epic-intimacy-and-point-of-view.html Why third-person p.o.v is recommended. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/01/20/rejection-the-ultimate-teacher-guest-post-by-author-tina-frisco/ What rejection can teach us. MG/YA: Romance/Women’s Fiction: Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2017/01/my-day-of-epiphany.html Are writing courses worth it? https://stevelaube.com/seeds-great-ideas/ Everything should spark an idea. Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2017/01/12/reading-in-the-digital-age/…

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January 22, 2017

Writerly Things…1/22/17

Writerly Things…1/22/17 Traci Kenworth I wanted to ask: to all you Indie authors out there, if you’re publishing a series do you put one book out at a time or publish them close together? I’ve heard of as little as a month between them. Which way do you think does better? I’m still editing…

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December 12, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…12/12/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…12/12/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/12/06/can-i-call-this-a-qualified-win/ A better perspective if you didn’t reach 50k. You still have a start, and that’s a win!! MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/12/writers-ideas/ The ideas they’re hopping!! http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/12/the-zen-of-accepting-bad-reviews.html Sometimes we can learn from reviews. http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2016/12/scbwi-2016-magazine-merit-award-winner.html Children’s Author and Cartoonist Neal Levin. Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/writers-enemy-list/ Do…

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September 27, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…9/27/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…9/27/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/email-marketing-5-things-authors-should-never-do/ Do you spam? Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/call-entries-2017-edition-christian-writers-market-guide/ Any suggestions? http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/09/strength-in-adversity-is-necessary-for.html What resistance can do for us. http://www.thisincandescentlife.com/2016/09/5-goals-for-doing-less-this-fall/ Is it time to slow down? Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/09/20/inside-historical-fiction-with-j-b-rivard/ What is the difference between historical and contemporary? https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/09/23/how-i-write-historical-fiction-by-geoff-micks/ Is there a truth to what your writing?…

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