Time to Republish
Writers caution that I’m embarking on mission impossible: Republishing Unearthing Christmas, my first novel. And securing a literary agent for a previously published book? Fuhgeddaboudit! I even posed the question […]
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Writing is Thinking
It’s a well-known fact that writing is rewriting. But, as a writer, the question remains: Is every revision an improvement, simply different, or both? When revising, I keep in mind
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Brass Tacks on Blurbs
As authors, we understand the importance of eye-catching book covers. When effective, they excite the imagination and serve like magnets to draw in readers. If engaged, the potential buyer may
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Approaches to Writing
Typically, I enjoy the editing a work in progress, like shaping and refining a lump of clay into a new design. But, right now, I shun either editing what’s written
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The Creative Process
As a writer, I struggle with discipline. I make empty promises to forge a daily writing habit. I fill my calendar with self-imposed, unmet deadlines. When I confront the need
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The Spoken Story
My near obsession for audio books evolved over the last few years. I think the three-year pandemic period may have spurred it. The habit started with random selections of my
Allegiance to Authors
Bestselling authors possess their own brand of celebrity. Book ratings and reviews can climb up to the thousand mark and beyond on websites like Goodreads, a subsidiary of Amazon. As
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Caring for Characters – Part 3
My last blog for 2023 at www.antheatpiscarik.com is Part 3 of “Caring for Characters” and focuses on character development. I’ll keep it short and, hopefully, memorable as we step forward
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