Reading on business strategies and creative blogging had me reflecting on my own brand. Over the years, Ethereal Seals has evolved tremendously. It hardly resembles the website I began with years ago. Back then, I was a dabbler. A writer who focused on basic writing tutorials. This article is more of an essay, or perhaps …
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False Starts and Introductions to Novels: Too Cliché or A Forgotten Skill?
"At dawn, the sun either shines itself or hides behind clouds, promising what the day will bring. So it is with introductions in stories." —anonymous Most agents and editors would balk at the suggestion of a false start intro. On its own, there's nothing wrong with an exciting beginning, so long as it's done well. …
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New Thoughts on Creativity
“Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent, and independent, with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play.” —Henri Matisse Throughout time, we humans have expressed creativity with a passion. Whether through art, writing, music, or other media, creativity is what drives us to live. To aspire to new heights. But what exactly is …
Book Length, Word Count, Readability, and Free Goodies!
Hello, my readers! Today I'm revisiting book lengths for authors. The length of a book can be a vital factor in its success. Depending on the target audience, genre, readability, and book type, the word count in a book can vary. That said, there are always outliers—books that have done well outside of word count …
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