Friday Write-Day: Top 5 Favorite Books!

On By Steven D'AdamoIn On Storytelling, Writers - Steve D'Adamo5 Comments

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I was prompted earlier this week to post my top five favorite books of all time by Mr. MLS Weech, a real-live published author and blogger-buddy. So props to you sir, for making me want to write about my favorite books! (His blog is full of insightful pieces on the writing and publishing process – check it out.)

Now then, thinking about my favorite books was surprisingly difficult, because my reading preferences tend to fall into three broad and diverse categories: Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Top 5 Favorite Books!” →

October Update: Beefing Up after a Much-Needed Hiatus

On By Steven D'AdamoIn On Storytelling, Writers - Steve D'Adamo8 Comments

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Well, a lot has happened in the last 10 days. First of all, Future Wife finally became Present Wife. The wedding was amazing and the honeymoon was awesome. That photo above is a taste of what we experienced (and tasted) in the Big Easy Continue reading “October Update: Beefing Up after a Much-Needed Hiatus” →

Creativity Sessions: Questions to Ask Your Alpha Readers

On By Steven D'AdamoIn Creativity Sessions, The Warden of Everfeld, Writers - Steve D'Adamo2 Comments

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I’ve been discussing the revision process for Manuscript: Alpha of The Warden of Everfeld: Memento since completing the first draft way back in July. (That really does feel so much longer ago than two months…)

Since my alpha readers are nearly finished with their reviews, and I am (basically) finished with my own first read-through, I thought I would share the actual questions I typed up for my alpha readers to answer. Continue reading “Creativity Sessions: Questions to Ask Your Alpha Readers” →

Color Schemes – All My Words Are Lost At Sea

On By Jessie GutierrezIn Poetry, Writers - Jessie3 Comments

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I know what you’re thinking:
That I’m hiding,
In these dusty old books of mine.
Don’t you know you’re always on my mind?
I’m in here trying to find,
The right words to recite to you. Continue reading “Color Schemes – All My Words Are Lost At Sea” →

Friday Write-Day: Revisions and Putting Yourself Out There

On By Steven D'AdamoIn On Storytelling, The Warden of Everfeld, Writers - Steve D'AdamoLeave a comment

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My read-through progress slowed considerably over the last week or two, and not for any reason I can readily identify. With the past three days off from work in the run-up to wedding weekend, I have been able to make considerable progress, getting through about 220 of 275 pages.

Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Revisions and Putting Yourself Out There” →