What is flash fiction? It’s an itty bitty story, generally under 1,000 words or 3 printed pages. I was terrified of writing short fiction before I decided to give it a shot. As fantasy writers, sometimes comfortably writing books as long—or longer—than 500 printed pages, thinking of cramming a full story into 3 pages is … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
A couple of years ago, over at my author blog, I shared my experience writing Scarred Beauty (Wylder Tales #2). I had recently devoured Rachel Aaron’s 2,000 – 10,000. In the spirit of National Novel Writing Month, and as I’m currently in the thick of writing my third Wylder Tales, I thought it fitting to revisit my … More A Writer’s Journey ~ 2K per day Challenge
One of the toughest challenges of sticking to your word count goals is to maintain momentum day after day. Below are some tips to help keep your writing sprints in high gear. Know where you’re headed. It’s difficult to arrive at your destination when you have no idea where you’re going. Having a detailed outline, … More Writing Hacks: Keeping Momentum
What is flash fiction? It’s an itty bitty story, generally under 1,000 words or 3 printed pages. I don’t do any plotting when I write micro fiction. I just start with an idea, usually a place, a person, or a thing, and just run with it, letting my imagination pull me in whatever direction it … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
You’ve worked nonstop on this manuscript for months, an uphill battle you thought you’d never win. But now, finally, after painful revisions and thirty-seven proofreads and scheduling your release posts and promos and swimming in a pool of your own sweat and tears, your baby is going out into the world. It’s over. You’re done. … More Writing Hacks: Release Day Blues
Last Friday, Melissa Wright shared an awesome Writing Hacks about dealing with writer’s anxiety. In our private Facebook group, our authors discussed how we had recently dealt with it and what helped us cope. As I am in the middle of writing my third Wylder Tales novel, I thought it the perfect time to revisit this theme … More A Writer’s Journey ~ Facing Fear Part 2
anxiety (aNGˈzīədē) noun: desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease synonyms: worry, concern, apprehension, unease, fear, disquiet, agitation, angst, misgiving, nervousness, tension; informal butterflies, the jitters, twitchiness Is there a writer who can read this list without recognizing at least one symptom of writing anxiety? Probably not. That doesn’t mean anxiety is a necessary part … More Writing Hacks: Writer’s Anxiety
What is flash fiction? It’s an itty bitty story, generally under 1,000 words or 3 printed pages. I believe all forms of writing strengthen you as a writer. Flash fiction, especially, makes you par down your words and forces you to get to the core of your story. But just because flash fiction is itty … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
What is flash fiction? It’s an itty bitty story, generally under 1,000 words or 3 printed pages. I believe all forms of writing strengthen you as a writer. Flash fiction, especially, makes you par down your words and forces you to get to the core of your story. But just because flash fiction is itty … More Friday Flash Fiction with K.D. Jones
I’m publishing my first serialized novel in a little over a week, so I wanted to share some things I’ve learned along the way. Every book, no matter the genre or series, presents its own set of challenges. Angel Blue is no exception. If anything, I made things harder on myself by writing in a … More A Writer’s Journey ~ Piecing Your Novel Together
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