Happy Moon's Day, Everybody! Marcia here, with some thoughts about names. Shakespeare's words above might be true for roses, but are they always true for the characters in our books? I'm not so sure. Certain names can trigger specific memories and images for each of us, for sure, but not always in ways that are … Continue reading What’s In a Name? And How Do You Choose One?
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How to Publish with KDP: Part Seventeen
Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part seventeen in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from your computer and on sale on Amazon in both ebook and paperback. If you'd like to take a look back at the previous posts in this series, … Continue reading How to Publish with KDP: Part Seventeen
Why Write Wrong? # 8
Hard to believe I've already been a member here at Story Empire for seven months! Seems like just yesterday I joined the group. Funny, though. It's also been seven months since I got put on house arrest by my doctor. One of these scenarios has passed by a lot more quickly than the other! … Continue reading Why Write Wrong? # 8
How to Publish with KDP: Part Sixteen
Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part sixteen in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from your computer and on sale on Amazon in both ebook and paperback. If you'd like to take a look back at the previous posts in this series, … Continue reading How to Publish with KDP: Part Sixteen
Make Your Setting Realistic
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Let’s talk about settings. We’ve all heard the adage, “Write what you know.” Most of us assume our book should be something we’re familiar with. If you have a medical background, you might write medical thrillers. Former military or a military spouse? Maybe you want to write military … Continue reading Make Your Setting Realistic
