by Ryan Casey | Jul 25, 2012 | Writing Advice
Sending your baby off to an editor is both an exciting yet daunting experience. Sending your book to an editor, probably less so, but you see what I did there. If you’re looking to me for comedy, I offer my services at competitive rates. One thing that I have...
by Ryan Casey | Jul 20, 2012 | Writing Advice
Writing sad scenes can be one of the trickiest things to perfect. It’s so tempting to just tell the reader that your protagonist ‘was sad’, or bring the tears out in an attempt to show the reader emotions. Both should be avoided. Hold back the tears… I know what...
by Ryan Casey | Jul 18, 2012 | Writing Advice
I’m just going to put this out there right away: making the decision to independently release What We Saw is probably one of the most positive choices I’ve made in my life, and I’ve still yet to launch the book. Why? Because I love the D.I.Y...
by Ryan Casey | Jul 13, 2012 | Writing Advice
Last week, I spoke about the importance of taking a short break in between writing your first draft and revising your manuscript. Therefore, it’s only natural that this week, I talk about the next stage of the process: the early steps of editing a novel. Here a...
by Ryan Casey | Jul 6, 2012 | Writing Advice
Don’t panic! Fiduz via Compfight Completing a first draft is a fantastic feeling. You’ve beaten the odds, shrugged off the doubters, and earned yourself a few rounds from your friends. Showing your mates the latest statistics on what sort of money authors make...
by Ryan Casey | Jul 2, 2012 | Writing Advice
Mobile and desktop apps that every writer needs. Jorge Quinteros via Compfight There are plenty of apps for writers out there today. We are in the midst of an ‘app’ revolution, after all. Gone are the days of lengthy installs and beefy programs clogging up our hard...
