Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. In my last post, I talked about the advantages of writing short stories and how they could be stand-alone works or part of a collection. Today, I want to talk about anthologies. What’s the difference? Dictionary (dot) com defines an anthology as this: A book or other collection … Continue reading Anthologies
Author: Joan Hall
Advantages of Writing Short Stories
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. This post is short and sweet. (Pun intended.) Let’s talk about short stories. A collection of shorts. (Wait, those are dachshunds.) There are advantages to writing shorter pieces of fiction. Not only does the writing process take less time, but many readers these days have shorter attention spans. … Continue reading Advantages of Writing Short Stories
Keeping Track of Story Ideas
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. One of my first posts at Story Empire was titled “The Stories Around Us.” Ideas come to me in all kinds of places and all sorts of situations—on an Alaskan cruise ship, observations in restaurants, things I see while driving, listening to a song, or watching a movie. … Continue reading Keeping Track of Story Ideas
Plan Ahead to Maximize Writing Time
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Most of us would agree that there aren’t enough hours in the day, especially when it comes to writing. For me, it seems that Murphy’s Law often happens during my writing sessions—an unexpected phone call, visit, or an urgent matter that must be dealt with immediately. (I’ll not … Continue reading Plan Ahead to Maximize Writing Time
Blogging Etiquette
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Most independent, and even some traditionally published writers, are also bloggers. A blog is a great way to connect with readers and build your audience. In a past Story Empire post, I wrote about making your blog user-friendly by choosing a well-known platform such as WordPress, not making … Continue reading Blogging Etiquette
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