Answer by Clarence Sherrick: Get yourself a small easy to carry writing book. As well as a writing device. Keep these with you as often as possible. Even when in the restroom. Whenever you are sitting, standing or waiting for something at some length. Write a quick short passage on anything or anyone going on…
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Nowadays, literally is used interchangeably with figuratively, is this truly acceptable? Does this constitute an erosion of the English l…
Answer by Candace Vianna: No, to the first part. These are not interchangeable. They are antonyms. Literally means without interpretation or embellishment, exactly as stated. Figuratively means you’re not being literal, you’re using figures of speech or are speaking metaphorically. The second part of the question is more difficult to pin down. Language evolves with…
Candace Vianna… Hey I’m a celeb now! I just completed my first author interview. How cool is that.
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written. I started artistically late in life. My parents cautioned me to stay away from art related careers. They advised me to pursue a serious occupation that would lead to a “real job and a stable career,” which I did by becoming a … Candace…
Is this paragraph properly written?
Answer by Candace Vianna: I pretty much agree with the majority on this one, but here’s another punctuation trick to consider. On the way to his car, Dan analyzed what the man had said: The warehouse was occupied on Wednesdays and Thursdays. But the Buffalo murder occurred on a Saturday, and Sarah Johnson was killed…
I’m thinking about writing a coffee-table book with elaborate multidisciplinary facts that eventually relate to medicine. What are the se…
Answer by Kush Bansal: It may end up being boring and non conversation stricker. A must for coffee table book. I’m thinking about writing a coffee-table book with elaborate multidisciplinary facts that eventually relate to medicine. What are the se…
Do you have a master list of character skeleton sheets?
cleverhelp: Here are a few of the best/most interesting character development sheets we could find around the internet. Use them to answer questions as you develop and create your new characters. Blank Character Profile – Huge Blank Character Sheet Abridged Character Sheet Big-Ass Character Sheet Character Sheet Creation Bio Sheet How to Create a Character…
Is it ethical to rewrite another author’s story in one’s own words and sell it as one’s own?
Answer by Ethan Bonilla: One word: plastics. No, really. One word. Bollywood. Is it ethical to rewrite another author’s story in one’s own words and sell it as one’s own?
How likely is it for a new author to make money with the Kindle Singles program?
Answer by Candace Vianna: A lot of your success is going to be tied to the category you’re writing in. Kindle Singles are limited to short story and novella length works. They are not accepting: how-to manuals, public domain works, reference books, travel guides, children’s books or story collections in this category. Submission guidelines can…
Before writing a novel, what shall I focus on at the beginning?
Answer by Candace Vianna: In my opinion, it varies. First ask yourself this question. “Why do I want to a novel?” The answer to that question determines your approach. Are you writing to generate income? If so you need to make content choices based on market demand. You can write a great novel about a…
It’s that time again…
thewritingcafe: WHAT IS NANOWRIMO? NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. It begins on November 1st of every year and goes until 11:59 on November 30th. During this time, participants must write a novel that is at least 50,000 words. If you win NaNoWriMo, you get some perks that are listed on the website each…
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