Don’t Cheat Your Reader #twists #foreshadowing

Hi, SEers! You’re with Mae for a look at plotting your WIP. I will say right off the bat, I’m a plantster when it comes to working my way through any WIP. Half-pantser, half plotter. I often don’t know how my book will end until I reach the last quarter and start to knit threads …

Plot-Driven vs. Character-Driven Fiction

Hi, SEers! You're with Mae, and I’m glad you’ve chosen to spend time with me. Today, I’d like to discuss plot-driven fiction vs. character-driven fiction. As writers (and readers) we have preferences, and each style has merit. Plot Driven Situations and circumstance take center stage in a plot-driven story. The work is focused on events …

Using Lists Within WordPress Reader

Hola, SEers. Not only is it Cinco de Mayo, but it’s also a Mae Day on Story Empire. I'm delighted  you’ve chosen to join me. If you’re a WordPress user, you’re probably familiar with Reader. Most of us follow an abundance of blogs, and it can be overwhelming keeping up with them. In the past, …

The Importance of Alt Text

Hi, SEers. Welcome to the first Mae Day of April. Thanks for visiting with me today. Let’s chat alt text. I’ve blogged about this on Story Empire in the past, but I think it bears repeating. Several times, vision-impaired visitors to my personal blog have thanked me for using descriptive text in conjunction with my …

Is Your Writing a Business or a Hobby?

Hi SEers! Welcome to another Mae Day on Story Empire. Recently, a post I made about being a disciplined writer, produced a few comments about whether writing was a hobby or a business. The IRS clearly has an opinion, but much of how the government views your writing is also determined by how you view it. I’m …