Tag Archives: Writing

Unconventional Dialogue Tags

Posted on 3 October 2018 by Side Quest Publications

Like any industry out there, the world of writing has several rules–and several “rules” as well–that we’re expected to follow if we want our intended audience to know what we’re doing. I won’t go over these rules as any kind … Continue reading →

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Author Newsletters: An Experiment

Posted on 10 April 2018 by Side Quest Publications

Also known as: Social Media Under the Influence Last night about, oh…. shy of midnight, I decided, in a moment of cold-pill-induced lunacy, to finally make an attempt at creating my own email newsletter. I’m thinking of calling it “Three … Continue reading →

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The Trouble With Kindle Scout Times 2

Posted on 3 April 2018 by Side Quest Publications

There, that’s the problem right there. I’m sure many of us have received the notification by now…. Kindle Scout is coming to an end. I received the email about it April 2 some time in the afternoon…. a few hours … Continue reading →

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Migrating Certain Posts

Posted on 21 February 2018 by Side Quest Publications

I have discovered something. This website has a lot of variety of content, and Pioneers of the Shattered Waters, the site focusing on my own writing (my own not-blogging-writing, that is) has very little content of any kind. Well, actually, I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Amazon Associates

Posted on 2 October 2017 by Side Quest Publications

And probably the trouble with most affiliate systems. Disclaimer: Amazon links include Amazon associate codes. (Oh, the irony. 😉 ) Amazon Affiliates/Associates, like most (legitimate) affiliate programs, is one that can make a content creator a decent amount of money … Continue reading →

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My Authors, Male and Female

Posted on 27 March 2015 by Side Quest Publications

I’m a member of one of the NaNoWriMo groups on FaceBook, and the question of how many male and female writers we read seems to appear a lot lately on those pages. Granted, the real questions were about how many … Continue reading →

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My Artistic Flaws to Overcome

Posted on 30 January 2015 by Side Quest Publications

Otherwise known as, my personal failings as an artist. 😉 Not exactly a “New Year’s Resolution” list–I’m nearly a month late on posting that–but it could serve the same purpose. Anyway, the things I’m trying to overcome as an artist: … Continue reading →

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Guard WHAT on Duty?

Posted on 22 April 2014 by Side Quest Publications

A random writing prompt. Most of the signs are normal enough. “No trespassing.” “Trespassers will be prosecuted.” “Private property.” There’s even some of the weirder ones. “If you can read this, you’re in range.” Or “I can make it to … Continue reading →

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New Site for Doctor Who fanfics

Posted on 12 March 2014 by Side Quest Publications

So new it doesn’t have any content yet. 😉 I’m working on it a little, during the occasional break from my paid work, the plot bunny infestation, and whatever else my folks think I should be doing instead, but allow … Continue reading →

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Six Degrees of Changing the Subject

Posted on 2 January 2014 by Side Quest Publications

Also known as changing the subject without actually changing the subject. Not too long ago, my mother and I were conversing about… various things. Somewhere along the lines we got to talking about words that are considered offensive for one … Continue reading →

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