Cliche Play

“Don’t write in clichés!” This is something every writer has heard at least once. Clichés are lazy writing. They are boring but they are also familiar.  I admit, I’ve used clichés, especially in my early writing (first drafts). I write quickly ‘off the top of my head’ and use clichés for easy place holders. Sometimes, they make it past the first couple of edits but … Continue reading Cliche Play

Five Marketing Tools for Authors Who Hate Marketing — Writer Unboxed

Disclaimer: Hating marketing is not required to use these tools. In fact, if you enjoy marketing, you’ll have a blast using them. I’m active in several online writing communities, and one of the most frequent things I read about is how much authors hate marketing. It’s usually accompanied by talk about art and creativity, and… via Five Marketing Tools for Authors Who Hate Marketing — Writer … Continue reading Five Marketing Tools for Authors Who Hate Marketing — Writer Unboxed