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Why Great Stories Need ‘Flawed’ Characters
But what is drama without an interesting character? Even the most intense, thrilling, explosive-ridden popcorn movie relies on character for the drama. Take 007 for example. The James Bond films don’t pull in millions of people for the chase scenes alone. On the contrary, they are more interested in how James Bond himself, with all his…
6 Ingredients Editors Are Looking for in Your Short Stories
By mixed-media artist and editor of The Ekphrastic Review Lorette C. Luzajic. Even the most seasoned writers can find the submission process intimidating. You write out your heart and soul and then wait for the judge to weigh in on your words. You might be waiting for months on end, fingers crossed, only to have your hopes dashed when…
6 Ideas for Marketing Your Book on the Cheap
By Willie Handler, author of two satirical novels, The Road Ahead and Loved Mars Hated The Food. I’ve heard so many authors complain that what they hate the most about the publishing process isn’t querying or editing, it’s marketing. And no wonder. Marketing requires a completely different set of skills and has nothing to do with your…
