I receive numerous emails from places that offer to teach you how to write. I don't think it's possible to 'teach someone' to write, but this 13-minute audio talks about AI. It's coming harder and faster... so learn a bit about it. Check it out. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Tense Changes
I have five people who 'love historical stories' such as I am writing in "That Russian Guy,' and yesterday, one sent me an email asking a question. She wrote, "I am loving this story, but did you know you are mixing tenses all through this story?" I had to think about it for a moment and wrote back.... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Eight Must Have Moments For A Romance Story
Pro Writing Aid is making a series of ten to fifteen minute videos to help your writing along. This one is about ideas for writing a romance story. Check it out here. Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
A Special Segment of "That Russian Guy"
This is a segment that really sent me reeling after I wrote it. In this story, the character "Roger" is me. Dan is 'the Russian Guy' after he made it to America. He lived less than a quarter mile down the road from our farm. V Time Flies Roger visited Dan nearly every day as Christmas and Easter... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Pro Writing Aid (PWA) has a new tool out. It is expensive, but it could be invaluable if you need something to be right to make a good impression. Each use costs 35 pounds ($44 American). If I'm reading it right, they offer a small 'test run' at no cost. I'll give it a better look when I am... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Publishers To AVOID At ALL COSTS!
My very first publisher was Angela Hoy over on Booklocker. They did my first four books, and I would still recommend her today. Angela is a no-nonsense businesswoman who knows her stuff. Her prices are some of the lowest (and fairest) out there. If I weren't hooked up with FreshInkGroup now, my next... Sign in to see full entry.
Publishers To AVOID At ALL COSTS!
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Friday, February 21, 2025
Video- How To Upload A Book to Amazon
One of my "tool' companies, Kindlepreneur, put out this 11 minute video. Check it out! Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Again, the folks at PWA have a great video about how to write great lines. Check it out here. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Process... There's ALWAYS A Process
I've mentioned I use several 'tools' to improve my writing. I use the top version of Grammarly (~$145 a year), PWA—ProWritingAid (~$145 a year), and several other tools that are 'free' if you know how to use them. I also use ChatGPT (~$240 a year) to check for historical accuracy and other little... Sign in to see full entry.