The Editing Process Excuse
I’ve been stuck on the editing process for my first fiction book for months now. It’s a process that has taken a lot longer than…
The Fictive Universe Podcast – Episode #3
The new podcast for fiction writers is ready. The Fictive Universe Podcast, Episode #3 covers: The lastest update on my first fiction book, “The Asset”….
The Indie Author’s Guide to Book Cover Design
As a self published/indie author we have to be involved in every aspect of our book creation process. Including the book cover. The bad news,…
The Book Cover – You Will Be Judged
How will they click on your book on Amazon? There is an old adage that says: you can’t judge a book by its cover Although…
Old School Composition Book
I love my electronic gadgets, but sometimes you just want to go old school! The other day, I had ideas for my book, I was…
Writing Goals Compatible with Word Count?
There was recently a thread started on the KB Writer’s Cafe about writer’s putting too much emphasis on word count. The thread was meant to…
Hitting That Brick Wall
I’m nearing the halfway point of my new book, “She’s Gone”. More details about my new book soon. In this post I want to talk…
Video Tip for Writers: Text to Speech
Make your Mac talk and listen to the words you just wrote, being read back to you. A quick video for fiction writers on a…
John Grisham Interview
Charlie Rose is my favotire interviewer. Here is a great interview with best selling author, John Grisham. He provides fantastic advice for writers thoughout the interview.
YouTube Research for Fiction Writers
If you can’t physically visit a place you’re writing about, head on over to YouTube. My WIP takes place in Honduras since it’s not feasible…
My name is Alan Petersen I write mysteries and thrillers. You can check out my Amazon page