by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jan 5, 2017 | Writing
Enlist Outside Help 1. Interview an author in your genre. 2. Post readers’ contributions (reviews, a book-related how-to, or their takeaway from yours or other authors’ books). Employ By-Products 3. Share handouts from your speaking engagements. 4. Include book...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 15, 2016 | Blogging, Writing
When we start a blog, we’re told we need to write about something we can sustain over time. Have you written so many blog posts it seems like you’ve covered everything in your field of interest? I’m on my 206th how-to blog post, but I’m still able to find ideas for...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 8, 2016 | Writing
Whether you write in first, second, or third person, you can increase intimacy between reader and character by writing in deep point of view* (DPOV). Tip 1: In DPOV, we see, smell, hear, feel, and taste only what the POV character (POVC) senses. We’re privy to only...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 1, 2016 | Writing
Person refers to how the point-of-view (POV) character tells the story—in first, second, or third person. I’ll explore the three options in deep POV (DPOV). First Person – Using “I” A character invites us into his thoughts. This character could be:...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 24, 2016 | Writing
Before you write your discussion questions that appear at the end of your book, keep in mind the viewpoints of book clubs and of authors/publishers. Book Club Viewpoint Book clubs care about the following elements for discussion: Readers’ expectations...
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