by Amber Argyle | Jun 1, 2011 | Books, Question, The Forbidden Forest
I’m trying to decide whether to use 1st or 3rd person. There seems to be an unwritten rule that classic fantasy be written in 3rd (it sounds more formal, for one). But I kinda like to break rules. Let me know if the third person works for you. Forbidden Forest...
by Amber Argyle | Apr 14, 2011 | Books, Marketing, Question, The Priestess Prophecy
Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.I have a manuscript just sitting around. It’s the first in a trilogy. It’s not bad (I was offered a publishing contract for it, which I turned down–long story). But it’s definitely my “first” book. So...
by Amber Argyle | Apr 5, 2011 | Marketing, Question, Witch Song
I’ve been a member of Goodreads for years. I love being able to keep track of what I’ve read and what I haven’t. I’ve even looked at a book on my “read” list and think, “I read that?” But it has stars, so I know I...
by Amber Argyle | Jan 19, 2011 | Inspiration, On Writing, Publishing, Question
Continued from last week . . . 4. When real world obligations mount, how do you keep your excitement for writing and whatever project you’re working on?Take a break. I’m so tired of the advice, “You must write every day. No matter what.”You...
by Amber Argyle | Jan 11, 2011 | Inspiration, On Writing, Question
I had a writerly acquaintance, Mike Shaffer, ask me a boat load of questions. Hoping the rest of you might benefit, I’ve posted them here. 1. I need help pre-writing and world building. I haven’t figured out a strategy that works. What’s yours?I...
by Amber Argyle | Dec 21, 2010 | Marketing, Question, Witch Song
First of all, thanks for all your help with my blurb. The majority of you liked a combination of 1 and 3. I’ve been playing with it to try and get it right. Here’s what I have so far: The world is changing. For thousands of years, witch song has...
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