Beta Readers are a great resource to tap into when you’re done writing a draft of your story. Over the years, as I have collected lots of constructive feedback on my writing. I’ve learned a few things about how to work with my beta readers. Maybe these tips will work for you. 1. Don’t choose […]
Getting a reader to pick up your book is hard enough these days. You need to get their attention on the first line. A great hook will get them to bite, but will the chapter be strong enough to reel them in? You need to finish each chapter strong, leaving the reader with no other […]
Jerry parked the 1979 Dodge D50, painted yellow, at the end of a sandy embankment leading to the water’s edge of the Pensacola Bay. An outcrop of trees and brush provided privacy of the surrounding area. He stepped out into the golden glow of the morning sun, the December air still crisp, at least by […]
Can you identify what’s wrong with this crime scene?