by Wordsmith | Jul 13, 2022 | A Writer's Life, Doug's Perspective
I’ve been experimenting with several ideas for marketing my Yale Larsson Private Investigator series. I’ve independently published three books in the series: “The Myakka Murders”, “Sarasota Sour Grapes”, and “Overexposed on Bird Key.” I’m currently working on Book 4,...
by Wordsmith | Feb 5, 2022 | A Writer's Life
A story is like a tapestry. The author weaves in characters, plot points, red herrings, intrigue, mystique and all the other elements that keep readers turning the pages ’til the end. But there comes a point when as an author, you realize you need to add more to...
by Wordsmith | Feb 2, 2022 | A Writer's Life
Read lots of books. And read often. Read books from the genre you write. Think of this as eduction. When you read good books, you learn the craft of writing. From the wordsmiths who write the books you read, you learn how to string sentences together to flesh out...
by Wordsmith | Jan 26, 2022 | A Writer's Life, Book Elements
When I created Yale Larsson Private Investigator, I thought he should have a pet. I’m a cat lover. Cats are perfect companions. They know when you need company, and they know when you want to be left alone. Many people think cats are aloof. They are actually...
by Wordsmith | Jan 19, 2022 | A Writer's Life, Doug's Perspective, Doug's Stuff
Most writers have rituals, something they do when they plant their butts in a chair and stair at a blank screen. The ritual is a reminder to the brain that it’s time to write, time to be creative. Sometimes the ritual works. Other times it fails dismally. Some...
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