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Matthew Brown wrote a new post on the site Author Buzz Developer Blog 8 years, 1 month ago
We’ve been adding a bunch of new stuff to Author Buzz. A lot of it is hidden away in preparation for launching an awesome set of new features but some of it is available for general use right now.
New QnA forum […]
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Matthew Brown replied to the topic Suggestions for dev made profiles in the forum General Chat 8 years, 1 month ago
I would hate to promise something like that and not be able to deliver but I would be super delighted if he did. Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite authors.
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Matthew Brown started the topic New Forum: A QnA for aspiring authors in the forum General Chat 8 years, 1 month ago
I am pleased to announce a new forum for writers who still have questions about the nuts and bolts of writing.
Writer Help – A QnA for Aspiring Authors is the place to go and ask questions about writing and get feedback from other writers and authors.
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Matthew Brown replied to the topic How do you make an out of character moment believable? in the forum Aspiring Authors 8 years, 1 month ago
I am so glad that someone asked this question, Bob (cool name by the way). This question is really about one of my favourite topics, the cycle of choice.
What you are trying to do is steer the reader through a process of a character making a choice that is unexpected. This process has four steps.
Emotion
Logic
Anticipation
ActionOut of…Read more
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Matthew Brown replied to the topic How soon should I give a character backstory? in the forum Aspiring Authors 8 years, 1 month ago
Backstory writing is a great tool for you the writer. However, the backstory is not the story you are telling. The current story is.
You have done the right thing by starting with the action. That is a great way to start a story. Not the only way but a dependable way to get the ball rolling.
When it comes to showing your homework, that is giving…Read more
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Bob Bobson started the topic How do you make an out of character moment believable? in the forum Aspiring Authors 8 years, 1 month ago
I have a character that I have established always does the right thing. I’ve reached the point in the plot where he acts very selfishly but it seems unrealistic. How can I make that part believable?
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Jason Latnar started the topic How soon should I give a character backstory? in the forum Aspiring Authors 8 years, 1 month ago
I have three characters that I have written a complete backstory for. The opening chapter is lots of action and there is no time for backstory.
Should I put each backstory in a chapter of its own before the action or is it okay to drop the backstory in later?
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Matthew Brown wrote a new post on the site Matthew D Brown 8 years, 1 month ago
I am currently working on a report called “Social Media Master Plan for Writers and Authors” which will help you to learn how to promote your books on social media without appearing desperate.
The report will b […]
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Jack Dent posted an update 8 years, 1 month ago
Hello, @cescabaker welcome to author Buzz.
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Francesca Baker became a registered member 8 years, 1 month ago
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Jack Dent posted an update 8 years, 1 month ago
What’s up, folks?
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Jason Latnar replied to the topic Suggestions for dev made profiles in the forum General Chat 8 years, 1 month ago
Neil Gaiman is great. Do you think he’d actually do a QnA/AMA on the forum?
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Jason Latnar replied to the topic Reminder: Beta Testers in the forum General Chat 8 years, 1 month ago
Cool.
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Matthew Brown edited the blog post
A comprehensive introduction to author platforms in the group Author Buzz HQ: 8 years, 1 month agoHave you ever heard of this thing called an author platform? It is supposed to sell books, right.
The dream of being an author is highly compelling for us writers. We spend hours and weeks and years writing […]
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Matthew Brown wrote a new post on the site Matthew D Brown 8 years, 1 month ago
I don’t know about you but writers that write about themselves all the time really turn me off. I am trying my best not to do that. Instead, I’d like to share some other blogs that are worth your time.
Some, […]
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Matthew Brown wrote a new post on the site Author Buzz Developer Blog 8 years, 1 month ago
Everything should be working again but I managed to break everything quite badly today.
First I installed a new plugin which ended up causes a network-wide server error. I then disabled all plugins which was a […]
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Matthew Brown replied to the topic Thinking of making a community/dev maintained profile for Sir Terry Pratchett in the forum General Chat 8 years, 1 month ago
Anyone?
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Matthew Brown wrote a new post on the site Matthew D Brown 8 years, 1 month ago
There is a knife edge difference at the border between scary and hilarious. Understanding this difference – and the fact that comedy and horror are essentially the same skills – will make you a better […]
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Matthew Brown wrote a new post on the site Author Buzz Developer Blog 8 years, 1 month ago
In case you thought we had all upped sticks and vanished without a trace. Here is a general update on Author Buzz.
The focus of the team has of late been divided into two broadly equal categories. […]
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Matthew Brown wrote a new post on the site Matthew D Brown 8 years, 1 month ago
Sometimes I like to write scary stories. Usually, they are pretty short.
Rather than start a new “story” each time I want to share a short I have created a new collection called “Anthology of Madness”. Most of […]
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Matthew Brown wrote a new item, on the site Matthew D Brown 8 years, 1 month ago
This story was first written for an online writing competition. While it didn’t win, it did receive some high praise and one writer (from America) was very enthusiastic about adapting it as a short […]
