Tag: writing
-
Let’s Go 2021! Looking Forward…
Hello Waking Writers and Readers, Welcome to 2021! Last year, Waking Writer kept busy and spotlighted some amazing writers! Who knows what strange things await us in 2021. But one thing will remain the same: Waking Writer will continue serving you fresh content from the land of book nerds and indie authors. I’m thankful for…
-
Reclaiming My Time: I’m breaking up with Facebook for good.
Most authors I’ve talked to at Waking Writer admit that distraction is one of their biggest obstacles to actually…you know…writing. I’m willing to acknowledge that Facebook has been one of the main sources of distraction for me. I’ve been on Facebook since 2005. Yes, nearly 15 years. It’s my longest relationship with any non-human thing:…
-
Infographic: Punctuation Problems
Commas, semicolons, and colons…oh my! You’re not really sure which one to use, but you know your sentence needs something to help it make sense. As any writer knows, the punctuation you use can mean the difference between a clearly written sentence and a clunky sentence that makes little to no sense. Below are a…
-
New Year, New Waking Writer!
Dear Reader, As we ring in 2019, we are all probably thinking about what we would like to do differently this year. Here at Waking Writer, we have had a great couple of years interviewing fabulous indie authors, showcasing new books, sharing writing tips and news from the literary world. Don’t worry…Waking Writer plans to…
-
3rd Person POV: Pros and Cons
Maisie wasn’t sure if she was hearing voices outside her room or actually going crazy. Have you ever vacillated between which point-of-view to use for your story? I sure have. I’m a sucker for third-person and the old-fashioned feel of it (although, I want to be edgy enough to try second-person someday). Typically, I opt…
-
Working Class Writers, Science in Crime Novels, and more…
Should You Tell People You’re Writing A Novel? Reddit Users Offer Their Tips (Bustle) Several redditors advised others against telling people about their manuscripts, simply because being in the awkward position of “writing a novel” for five or 20 years can be socially painful. Speaking from a personal standpoint, this does not feel as bad…
-
The Timeless Enemy by Jesse Teller
When I was a boy, my parents took me to the movies. This was back when we had no money. No money at all. We had to fight to get food on the table and we were always strapped. Well somehow, my parents found the money and the time to take us to the movies,…
-
Waiting for the Sun to Go Down by Jesse Teller
There is a low hum. A bit of a hiss. Like that first few minutes on vinyl before the song starts. You can hear the song churning out low and slow. You are in the dark now. Lying on your floor with those huge headphones on. Around you, the world is still going. You have…
-
The Hope of the Nation – Guest Post by Jesse Teller
On October 5th my fifth book Song will be released. The cast is led by a wizard named Rayph Ivoryfist. Many and varied are the shades of his personality, and wild and rampant are his powers. He is scary to write for many reasons. How do I challenge a character this powerful? How do I…
-
Writing Prompt Contest Winner: Samya Fraser
Writing Prompt: Open a dictionary, find a word (any word), and write a story (500 words or fewer) based on that word. Being Prompt I could see in her face, she wanted to scream. Of course, I knew she wouldn’t. The same could not be said for everyone at this table, but mum – I’ve never…
Waking Writer 