Before we begin the learning portion of today’s exercise, I would like to open with the following statements: If you think e-readers are the downfall of civilization and the writing industry as we know it, turn back now. If you think self-publishing is only for People Who Can’t Write, there’s the damn door. If you… Read More
Let’s Talk About Sex, Part 3: Be Explicit
In this, our final installment of our ‘how to write better sex’ series, we will be discussing the finer points of this unique body of writing. Part One discussed researching the science of sex; Part Two illustrated the many ways which authors can write sex in character. We wrap the series the best way we can to prepare you… Read More
September Theme Discount – 10% Off Horror Stories!
Word Vagabond has BIG NEWS for up-and-coming authors! We will now be featuring a sale each and every month on a different genre or theme of writing. You can now receive a 10% discount on all editing and formatting services for manuscripts fitting the theme. This discount will apply on all works with that theme booked in… Read More
Let’s Talk About Sex, Part 2: Stay in! (Character)
One of the things that Alexis and I come across when editing manuscripts is this weird sort of habit – I’m not sure if writers even realize they’re doing it – where the names of the characters almost never come up during a sex scene. Pull up your MS, erotica writer, and take a look at that… Read More