Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

1) Get Your Brain Out of the Way Thinking doesn’t create monsters. Your unconscious does. Don’t think about recent movie hits. Don’t think of old movie legends. In fact, don’t think of anything. Cultivate a dream-time, a coffee-scape. Think of the worst that can happen. Don’t self-censor before you even dream. Go there and return…

A few weeks ago I reached out to my fellow bloggers about freelance editor recommendations and, although I got some great names and assistance (thanks!), it made me realize just how little I know about the process of hiring an independent editor to help with the development and revision of a novel. Up till now…

Originally posted on Beckie's Mental Mess: ~*~ “Life can occasionally hurt, allow nature to nurture you and bring you peace.”  ~ Beckie Cutler ~ ? BC 2019 Quote Credit: Pinterest ?

Today’s post comes courtesy of a first-page critique. Here we go: Source: A Powerhouse Secret for Point of View

Originally posted on Nail Your Novel: I’ve just finished a developmental edit and, as always, I enjoyed how it refreshed my appreciation of storytelling essentials. I thought I’d share them here in case they’re useful. Back story… Don’t make back story about the past. Let back story tell us about the characters in the present.…

Originally posted on Entertaining Stories: The weekend is upon me and I need to figure out what to do with it. This is my two day weekend, so I’m not planning any new fiction, not a single word. I scrambled to come up with my next Story Empire post, and already have it scheduled for…

Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes Image by Pixabay.com I touched the sky and found it haunted A million souls held my hand My mind raced through their lifetimes The sad, the lonely, stuck between worlds The minds of great philosophers When I retract my hand Will my mind retain their thoughts? There is one above…