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My Influences – Authors

There are many authors that have inspired me in my writing over the years. Here’s a short list of some that come to mind in no particular order. Isaac Asimov I loved the I Robot short stories when I was a teen. J. R. R. Tolkien Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit are...

The Creative Penn

It can be difficult to get motivated to write. It can also be discouraging when you think about the odds of becoming a published author. To help me with these issues, I’ve been listening to the podcast at The Creative Penn (http://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/)....

Using Bing for Inspiration

Writing can become stale if authors use the same tired locations and descriptions too many times. Readers like to be taken to new places, but it can sometimes be difficult to dream up new landscapes, cityscapes, animals, settings, etc. Rather than just looking at...

Outlining your Book

Whether I'm writing fiction or non-fiction, I always write an outline for my book. There are many methods for outlining. Here's a quick overview of my method. For nonfiction I write all the major points that I want to make. I arrange the points in the order I want to...

Writing as a Hobby

I love writing. Many people like the idea of writing, but don't pursue writing because they think they can never be published. Well, in today's publishing world self-publishing is easier than ever because of ereaders like the Kindle and nook, and the ease of creating...

What I’m Working On

I like to write both fiction and non-fiction. I'm currently working on several books in several categories. I plan to release them all on Kindle. Non-Fiction My non-fiction work is mostly Christian based. I'm almost done with a Bible marking guide. This one should be...