To Lay or To Lie—That Is the Question
If I were asked to vote on the verb that causes the most confusion and is invariably conjugated incorrectly more…
Long Shots—Too Far to Really Tell
We’ve been looking at the three basic stationary distance shots and have covered Close-Ups (Close Shots) and Full Shots (Medium…
Rooted Marketing: Preplanning Your Marketing as You Write Your Novel
Today’s guest post is from author Dineen Miller, who shares great insights into how novelists can use marketing approaches nonfiction…
No, Your Spell-Checker Probably Won’t Catch These
Here’s another list of some confusables I come across regularly in my editing work. I admit, I will often look…
Focusing the Camera on What Your Character Notices
While we’re looking at Full Shots (or Medium Shots), I’d like to share a great example in Leif Enger’s beautiful…
How Nonfiction Writers Can Own Their Niche
I’m taking a look at how nonfiction indie writers can find success marketing and promoting their books, since I’ve mostly…
Are You Infamous or More Than Famous?
I couldn’t resist devoting one post on this since one of my favorite bits in the movie The Three Amigos…
Full Shot for Full Effect
We’ve taken a good look at Close-Up shots—the first of the three basic stationary camera shots used in movies. Now…
Break the Rules to Become a Best Seller
I’ve been turning our attention to nonfiction authors, featuring guest posts from authors and marketers who have great insights on…