Tag: fiction
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The Unsung Heroes of Writing: Why Beta Readers Matter
Every great manuscript has a secret weapon that often goes unrecognized: beta readers. These dedicated individuals play a critical role in transforming a promising draft into a polished, compelling work of literature. What Are Beta Readers? Beta readers are carefully selected individuals who read an early draft of a manuscript before it reaches publication. Unlike…
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40,000 Words: Navigating the Landscape of The Call of the Horn
Today marks a significant milestone in my writing journey with The Call of the Horn. After countless hours of drafting, revising, and exploring the intricate world of my story, I’ve reached 40,000 words. It’s a moment of both celebration and uncertainty—a perfect metaphor for the writing process itself. The Landscape of 40,000 Words Reaching 40,000…
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The Necessary Evil of Editing: A Writer’s Journey
The dreaded red pen comes out again. I’m diving back into the earlier chapters of “The Call of the Horn,” and let me tell you—it’s not the most enjoyable part of the writing process. There’s something particularly challenging about revisiting your own work, especially those first few chapters that seemed so brilliant when you initially…
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The Journey So Far: 30,000 Words Into “The Call of the Horn”
Hello to all my readers! I have finally hit the 30k word mark, and for it being mid-November, that is more than half of what I should have for my own challenge of NaNoWriMo. For that particular challenge, I am over half of what I should be for the month. I am extremely happy of…
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Excerpt from the Prologue of The Call of the Horn
“It is time,” said the strange voice. Harold of Norr realized it was a dream, but different from his usual dreams. He saw himself through the eyes of another, his form perfectly vivid. This was a dreamweaving dream – the kind that showed only those of the Brightstar lineage visions of what was to come.…
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Week 2 of Weekly Blogs
Hello to all my readers and welcome! This is my first week back from our trip to Kentucky, and can I say how nice it is to sleep in my own bed? There is nothing like the comfort of your own bed to make you sleep like a baby. The writing is coming along. I’m…
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Week 1 of Weekly Postings
Hello to all my readers! This starts my weekly journey into writing a blog post every week. This past week, my husband and I went to Louisville, KY. There he attended conferences, and I had time to write. The backdrop of my writing consisted of a nice cup of coffee, a little quiet, and some…
Ethan Bridges-Garcia 