by Ryan R. Campbell | Aug 10, 2020 | querying, writing advice
Note: A version of this post first appeared in the opening minutes of episode 087 of the R.R. Campbell Writescast (below). All querying statistics are up-to-date as of the date of recording. I want to speak directly to novelists now, particularly those who are...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Jul 21, 2020 | writing, writing advice
Meet Rachael A. Edwards. Rachael is, like many of you, a reader, a writer, a dreamer. She hails from Chester, England, and, here’s something fun: she was born on Halloween. She’s also the embodiment of perseverance. In 2018, I had the good fortune of...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Jun 30, 2020 | Good Morning, Writerfolk, writing advice, writing tips
“Little pig, little pig, let me in!” Or so says the Big Bad Wolf. Honestly, though, that wolf has a point, at least insofar as being let into a fictional character’s thoughts, feelings, and motivations is concerned. In this morning’s...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Jun 19, 2020 | writing advice, writing tips
Every word on the page is a promise, particularly the first words and images we choose to present to readers. In this morning’s meditation, exploration, and affirmation, we explore why this is the case and how we can use it to our advantage as...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Jun 18, 2020 | writing, writing advice, writing tips
Good morning, writerfolk! What’s the difference between an event and a short story? We explore the very basics in this morning’s meditation, exploration, and...
by Ryan R. Campbell | Jun 17, 2020 | writing advice
Formatting: learn it, live it, and love it–especially when putting your work on submission. And knowing your audience? This is important when submitting, too! Whether your audience is a contest judge or an agent, understanding what they’re looking for is...