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Category: Inspiration
Dramatising the Chapter
How thinking like a screenwriter can improve your novel One…
Writing as Construction/Deconstruction
Thoughts about text after my first attempt at screen printing…
How I Prepare to Write a Book
I’m not one of those writers who sit down and…
How I Format a Book of Poetry
I was recently asked this question and thought it might…
Why I Always Cut My First Chapter
Why You Should You Cut Your First Chapter. I know…
When to Cut a Character
When to Cut a Character? Even if you have finished…
Do I Know Enough to Write this Book?
Do I know Enough to Write this Book? (Internal Voice)
Why You Should Send Your Book Baby to a Small Press
When a small press editor reads a book submission, they…
Word Regard: Spy
Short talks to inspire writing To generate ideas, do all…
Word Regard: Images and Nancy Spero
Short talks to inspire writing “An artist’s job is to…
Batch Writing
Research and write in batches of time if you want…
Before You Edit Your First Draft…
Before You Edit Your First Draft… Read. Read. Read. I…
The Gift of Mediocrity
Today is International Women’s Day. It is also the day…
Changing the Goalkeepers Changes the Game
Occasionally, I am asked why I run Backlash Press. It’s…
Supporting the Creative Work of Others Builds a Social Scaffold for Revolution
To engage in creativity is to extend yourself as an…
Want to Add Depth to Your Scene? Don’t Give It Your Full Attention
It may seem counterintuitive, but the best way to see…
Why Every Writer Should Belong to an Artist Collective
To speak, through words or image, is to activate. Very…
Don’t Give Away Free Copies Of Your Book to Your Friends or Family
A Helpful 5 minutes.
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing?
Here are some things you should consider before you choose…
Secret Studio
Darren C. Demaree Reads Unfinished Murder Ballads at Secret Studio!
Why Drawing Improves My Writing
Learning to draw the space around shapes is learning how…
Poetry Book Illustration
Illustrator of ‘The Life in The Sky Comes Down’