Writers on Writing Series

Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best.   This is the Writers on Writing Vol.1 - 4 Omnibus – An Author's Guide where your favorite authors share their ultimate secrets in becoming and being an author. Includes:   The Infrastructure of the Gods by Brian Hodge The Writer's Purgatory by Monique Snyman Why Rejection is Still Important by Kevin Lucia Real Writers Steal Time by Mercedes M. Yardley What Right Do I Have to Write by Jasper Bark Go Pace Yourself by Jack Ketchum A Little Infusion of Magic by Dave-Brendon de Burgh Confronting Your Fears in Fiction by Todd Keisling Once More with Feeling by Tim Waggoner Embracing Your Inner Shitness by James Everington The Forgotten Art of Short Story by Mark Allan Gunnells Adventures in Teaching Creative Writing by Lucy A. Snyder Submit (to psychology) for Acceptance by Daniel I. Russell Character Building by Theresa Derwin Heroes and Villains by Paul Kane Do Your Worst by Jonathan Winn Creating Effective Characters by Hal Bodner Fictional Emotions; Emotional Fictions by James Everington Home Sweet Home by Ben Eads You by Kealan Patrick Burke The art of becoming a book reviewer by Nerine Dorman Treating Fiction like a Relationship by Jonathan Janz How to Write Killer Poetry by Stephanie M. Wytovich Happy Little Trees by Michael Knost In Lieu of Patience Bring Diversity by Kenneth W. Cain Networking is Scary, but Essential by Doug Murano Are You In The Mood? by Sheldon Higdon What if Every Novel is a Horror Novel? by Steve Diamond Description by Patrick Freivald A First-time Novelist's Odyssey by William Gorman I Am Setting by J.S. Breukelaar Finding Your Voice by Lynda E. Rucker Are you ready to unleash the author in you?   Proudly brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing – Tales from the Darkest Depths

Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best.  This is Writers On Writing – An Author's Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming – and being – an author.  In this first volume you'll find in-depth essays from authors such as Jack Ketchum, Brian Hodge, Mercedes M. Yardley, Tim Waggoner, Jasper Bark, Kevin Lucia, Monique Snyman, Todd Keisling, and Dave-Brendon de Burgh. Edited by Joe Mynhardt.  "The Infrastructure of the Gods: 11 Signposts for Going all the Way" by Brian Hodge  "The Writer's Purgatory: Between Finishing the First Draft and Submitting the Manuscript" by Monique Snyman  "Why Rejection is Still Important" by Kevin Lucia  "Real Writers Steal Time" by Mercedes M. Yardley  "What Right Do I Have to Write" by Jasper Bark  "Go Pace Yourself" by Jack Ketchum  "A Little Infusion of Magic" by Dave-Brendon de Burgh  "Never Look Away: Confronting Your Fears in Fiction" by Todd Keisling  "Once More With Feeling" by Tim Waggoner  Are you ready to be an author? 

This is Writers on Writing – An Author's Guide where your favorite authors share their ultimate secrets in becoming and being an author.  Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best.  This is Writers On Writing – An Author's Guide Vol.2, where professional authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming – and being – an author.  In this volume you'll find the following in-depth On Writing essays: The Infrastructure of the Gods: 11 Signposts for Going all the Way by Brian Hodge Embracing Your Inner Shitness by James Everington The Forgotten Art of Short Story by Mark Allan Gunnells Well, That Escalated Quickly: Adventures in Teaching Creative Writing by Lucy A. Snyder Submit (to psychology) for Acceptance by Daniel I. Russell Character Building: How Not to be a Stalker by Theresa Derwin Heroes and Villains by Paul Kane Do Your Worst by Jonathan Winn Writers On Writing gives young authors the guidance they need, but also has advice for all authors, from the interested newbie to the seasoned veteran. The Writers on Writing series carries on the proud tradition of Stephen King's On Writing. Are you ready to unleash the author in you? Proudly brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing – Tales from the Darkest Depths.   Interview with one of the authors: So what makes Writers on Writing so special? Mark Allan Gunnells: When I was growing up as an aspiring writer, I would have given anything for this kind of advice from authors actually publishing. I think writers will find the essays interesting and helpful. Tell us more about you essay in Writers on Writing. Mark Allan Gunnells: I am passionate about short fiction, and was happy to provide an essay about how to create effective short stories, the unique pleasures of the form, and to encourage writers who enjoy short fiction not to be dissuaded from writing it. Why should authors read Writers on Writing? Mark Allan Gunnells: There's something for everyone. Many topics of writing and promotion and publishing from people who have experience with these things.  Do you have other non-fiction books authors should try out? Mark Allan Gunnells: I have written non-fiction articles for Apex Magazine, and I have nonfiction essays on horror films in the books HORROR 101 and HIDDEN HORROR, both edited by Aaron Christensen. Writers on Writing eBook categories: Authorship Publishing and Books Writing Reference Writing Skills Education & Reference

Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best. This is Writers On Writing – An Author's Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming – and being – an author.  In this third volume you'll find in-depth essays from authors such as Jonathan Janz, Kealan Patrick Burke, Nerine Dorman, Hal Bodner, Ben Eads, and James Everington. Edited by Joe Mynhardt.  "Creating Effective Characters" by Hal Bodner  "Fictional Emotions; Emotional Fictions" by James Everington "Home Sweet Home" by Ben Eads "You" by Kealan Patrick Burke "How about them free books, eh? (the art of becoming a book reviewer)" by Nerine Dorman "Treating Fiction like a Relationship" by Jonathan Janz Writers On Writing is an ongoing series of 15,000 to 20,000 word eBooks, with original 'On Writing' essays by writing professionals. A new edition will be launched every few months.  Writers On Writing give young authors the guidance they need, but has advice for all authors, from the interested newbie to the seasoned veteran (sounds delicious, right?). This ongoing series of essays on the craft of writing will include all topics related to writing fiction, including:  The Basics  Plot & Structure  Voice  Theme  POV  Characterization  Dialogue  Narrative  Creating a bond with your reader  Pacing  Advanced writing and plotting techniques  Writer's block  Marketing  Branding  Publishing  Self-publishing  Healthy habits  Bad habits  The Writer's Life  eBook formatting  Paperback formatting  Amazon keywords  Writing blurbs and descriptions  Cover design & layout  Productivity  The Classics  Short stories  Poetry  The Writing Process  Show don't Tell  Self-editing  Proofreading  Building a solid career  Targeting a specific genre  Genre Fiction  Literary Fiction  Sharpening your writing skills  Making every word count  Deadlines  Putting together an Anthology  Working with other artists  Collaborating  Grammar  Punctuation  Writing for a career  Treating it as a business  Running a small press  Financing your career  Keeping track of your royalties  Staying motivated  Writing movies  Writing comics  Writing games  Building a fan-base  Online presence  Newsletters  Podcasting  Author interviews  Media appearances  Websites  Blogging  And so much more…  Are you ready to unleash the author in you? 

This is Writers On Writing, the fourth and final installment in the series – an Author's Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming and being an author. Line-up: Blunt Force Trauma: How to Write Killer Poetry by Stephanie M. Wytovich Happy Little Trees by Michael Knost In Lieu of Patience Bring Diversity by Kenneth W. Cain Networking is Scary, but Essential by Doug Murano Are You In The Mood? by Sheldon Higdon What if Every Novel is a Horror Novel? by Steve Diamond Description: You Can't Win so Why Play by Patrick Freivald Long Night's Journey Into…This? A First-Time Novelist's Odyssey by William Gorman I Am Setting by J.S. Breukelaar Finding Your Voice by Lynda E. Rucker Writers On Writing gives young authors the guidance they need, but has advice for all authors, from the interested newbie to the seasoned veteran. This series of essays on the craft of writing include all topics related to writing fiction, including: The Basics Plot & Structure Voice Theme POV Characterization Dialogue Narrative Creating a bond with your reader Pacing Advanced writing and plotting techniques Writer's block Marketing Branding Publishing Self-publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The Writer's Life eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing Process Show don't Tell Self-editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan-base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more… Are you ready to unleash the author in you?