A Sunday Sample from a book edited by the Written Word By Tim D. Smith “I thought it was a ghost story,” Samantha said as she tried to blow out her marshmallow that was burning on the end of a stick. I added another log to the fire. “It is,” I said. “I’ve done research […]
You may have noticed that I’ve been posting and announcing about the number of manuscripts I’ve been editing lately. am editing a lot of fiction these days. The latest books edited by The Written Word to be published Amnesia By D.G. Torrens Cassie is suffering from trauma-induced amnesia. Weekly visits to her psychologist are proving […]
Best wishes for 2019 from The Written Word. May your year be healthy, happy, prosperous and filled with new opportunities.
One of the dead giveaways of a non-professional book is misusing the poor hyphen instead of a dash. Let’s clear something up right away: a hyphen is not the same thing as a short dash, which is distinct from a long dash. They are three different punctuation marks, each with their own uses and rules. […]
As you know, I’ve been working on The Triumph of the Sky, the sequel to my first-published novel, The Bones of the Earth. And I thought I should familiarize you with this fantastic, yet historical universe so you’re ready to find you way around when the book comes out. The Byzantine Empire The setting […]
People often say travel broadens you. It opens your mind and your heart to new ideas, exposes you to different cultures and people, and tends to make you more accepting of differences. For me, travel is also inspiring—literally. When I travel, I often get new ideas for stories and novels. These can be sparked by […]
A guest post by Autumn Birt Are you a writer? If so, are you meeting your writing goals? Writing is a passion, one usually cobbled together from stolen moments and highs of inspiration. But if you get the writing bug and you get it bad, finding enough time is often a source of frustration. Why […]