The continuing saga of KK’s quest to conquer Kindle Scout. Last time, I talked about Kindle Scout, a book I wrote, and my decision to see what I could accomplish by trying out the program. In order to submit your book to KS, you need to have 1. A book. 2. A cover. 3. Lots…
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The Freedom to Write
Happy Memorial Weekend! So many things to celebrate—the beginning of summer, the joy of family, our gratitude to veterans and those who lost their lives in war. Like most of us, I hate the idea of war. I know what it’s like to lose a loved one suddenly, and to have my child killed in…
And Aaron Michael Ritchey Waves His Magic Wand! Poof!
I am going to wave my magic wand, and I am going to make all your writerly dreams come true. Yeah, my magic wand. No sex jokes. Like Sigmund said, sometimes a magic wand is just a magic wand. Here I go. Do you know that story you were so excited about but every single…
The Writing Habit
Because here’s the fly in the ointment, my friends. If you want to be published – and continue to be published – then writing becomes a J-O-B.
Yep. I said it. Writing professionally is a full-on responsibility.
Sure, it’s still fun – some of the time.
Magic still happens – some of the time.
The Muse still sings songs of enchantment and wonder that get you lost in Storyland – some of the time.
But that isn’t going to cut it if you’re trying to build a career. Your capricious Muse won’t help you meet deadlines, and neither will fitful inspiration.
Staying Positive in a Negative Industry
It can be difficult for a writer to keep her chin up. For a person who needs to be sensitive enough to reflect the most compelling attributes of humans and humanity through story, the harsh landscape of a writer’s world can be difficult to endure. Like our beloved characters, writers contend with a multitude of…