Writing thrillers and mysteries that make you think and feel, because story is everything. #thriller #amwriting #publishing
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Authors need a strategic approach for writing, improving, and selling their work. Prioritize objectives to improve your writing and speed. The post 24 Writing Strategies to Write Better, Write More, and Sell More appeared first on Kindlepreneur. kindlepreneur.com/writing-st…...
Losing steam on a manuscript is like the end of a honeymoon. Nothing broke. The early sparks were never the real glue.
Why the shiny new idea always looks better, on Pros Talking Prose:
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Got a question about your book that won't leave you alone? Bring it to my special Plot Dude Rug Room AMA, Monday, Nov 9, 10 to 11:30am Mountain (9 Pacific) on Zoom. Writing, editing, publishing, marketing.
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Vegas readers: I'm signing the Max Boucher detective series at Reader Nation on Saturday, Nov 14, 10 to 4 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. Come find me, grab a signed copy, and tell me your favorite fictional detective. #ReaderNation
Using AI anywhere near your writing? Write an AI policy and put it on your website.
Say what you use it for and what it never touches. Transparency kills the accusation before it starts.
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An editing client published her book, then kept sending change requests, as if an editor's time were free. Every other client got pushed back.
Stacey and I talk editing etiquette on Pros Talking Prose.
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Enthusiasm isn't motivation. Excitement for a book fades around chapter twelve. What gets you to the end is knowing your why, plus discipline.
Stacey and I dig in on Pros Talking Prose:
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Out today: The Max Boucher Mysteries. Harvested, Teaching Moments and Baker Street in one box set. A grieving Seattle PI, a loyal blue heeler, and cases that never stay small. troylambert-shop. fourthwall. com/products/the-max-boucher-mysteries #MysteryBooks
"There is no easy button, guys."
Stacey Smekofske and I took the filters off on Pros Talking Prose: easy publishing myths, Amazon exclusivity, editing etiquette and the AI fight.
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Treasure Valley readers: I'll be signing the Max Boucher mysteries at the Middleton Author Palooza on Saturday, Nov 7, from 11 to 3. Sixty-one local authors, a food truck and bookish drinks. Come say hi.
Justice doesn’t come clean. Thirteen razor-edged tales where deals with gods, gangs, and ghosts always collect. Find out what the hell you just read.
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“First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable.”
— Octavia E. Butler
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ALT Quote card on a cream background: “First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable.” — Octavia E. Butler, “Furor Scribendi” (1993). Footer: The Plot Abides, theplotabides.com.
A friend found a song he loved on Spotify. Then he learned it was AI-generated. Same notes. He just didn't like it as much anymore.
Perception matters as much as quality, and authors should pay attention.
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What would you trade for justice? What the Hell Did I Just Read? fuses noir and dark fantasy: a syndicate called Solitaire, storms that answer to rage, and ghosts with receipts. Find out what it costs.
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“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
— Stephen King
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ALT Quote card on a cream background: “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” — Stephen King, On Writing (2000). Footer: The Plot Abides, theplotabides.com.
A fake Rolex still tells time just fine. So why does it feel cheap the second you find out it's fake?
That's where Stacey Smekofske and I landed on this week's Pros Talking Prose: why readers feel cheated by AI-written books.
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The team of @tlambertwrites & @VincentZandri are at it again, releasing some crime tales centered around romance!
My story in this anthology, "Ask Me Tomorrow," is the tale of how Sam and Rachel (from A GRIFTER'S SONG) met.
Kickstarter Launch soon!
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Some days behind the keyboard are just hard. But you've got what it takes! If you want some free writing tips from time to time, sign up for my email list and get FREE tips in your inbox and a FREE book! vist.ly/36fta #amwriting #writerhelp
Man’s best friend can also be his greatest ally.
Todd Clarke is no innocent, but when he is accused of murder and running for his life, he finds an unlikely friend in the form of a dog. But Sparky is no ordinary dog. #thriller #mystery vist.ly/36f8j
Time to sit down at work! This is your guide to learning how to develop good writing habits, how to write more, faster, and how to tell when your book is done. You will improve your writing business from start to finish. vist.ly/36ev9 #writingtips #authorpreneur
