For years I’ve been trying to figure out how let authors design their own book covers – and although the target is always moving, I’m getting close to an online graphic tool that might help. The majority of authors, however, probably don’t want to make their own covers and would rather hire a professional – they...
Last week I went to a visa run to Macau and then I went on a three-day kind of jungle survival tour in northern Thailand where we caught frogs and tarantulas and slept on the ground. So a little brutal, but kind of fun. An interesting experience. I have a lot of projects on the
Whether you already work from home or are seeking online jobs, it’s important to customize your officespace to inspire your creativity, so you can stay productive and motivated. I can never find home office decor ideas that are as wild as my imagination, so I made some of my own. Well, a lot actually. We’ll
Alright, all you aspiring Picassos of pixels, let’s talk graphic design, the art of visual communication that transforms dull, lifeless content into eye-candy that sings sweet symphonies to your target audience. It’s not just a job, it’s a calling for those brave enough to wield their creativity like a sword and slay the...
In the world of literature, various tools and techniques help writers add depth, beauty, and rhythm to their works. One such tool, beloved by poets and prose writers alike, is alliteration. Alliteration can elevate the aesthetics of your writing and make it more memorable and engaging. But what is alliteration, and how can you use
Whether you’re a seasoned time traveler or a new recruit who’s just completed your maiden voyage through the cosmos, one question that invariably arises is: “What year is it?” Unlike our forefathers, who had to rely on sundials and the phases of the moon, we have the advantage of using numerous indicators to ascertain...
You’re tapping your pen on the table, looking wistfully out of the window, waiting for the words to flow through your fingers and onto the page. Many of us have experienced the crippling hold of writer’s block and frustration due to a lack of productivity. For centuries, ancient philosophers have provided us with the knowledge
I’ve had SudoWrite for awhile but only started playing with it today, using the new story engine feature. The first part I’m stumbling around, but once I figured it out, I write about 20,000 words in an hour (and that’s up to 100K words now from finishing my outline). Absolutely nuts, so I’m motivated to
I’ve started this post multiple times of the years but decided to put everything together in one place, so you can get help fast. So real quick: Why choosing a keyword-rich book title is a necessary evil for self-published writers When you publish a book on Amazon or any other online ebook store marketplace, people
I’ve been playing around with fantasy art for a few months and have gotten some great images, so I’ve decided to share them here. These are printable coloring book pages, but they aren’t the simple, clean lines you might be used to. This is high-quality stuff: stuff that looks cool and gorgeous. Stuff you may
There are two important things I want to cover in this article: the first, is how to get your book finished and make sure you have a strong conclusion and plot resolution. The second is how to resolve a plot with multiple main characters and give each of them a satisfying character arc. To do this, I’m going
Traditionally, if you want strong interesting characters, you might use a worksheet or checklist to flesh out their personality. Down below I’ve added a list of 140 personality traits, but they’re a bit simple. So I’d like to suggest something else. AI writing tools like GPT3 are pretty good at brainstorming ideas with the...
