An Exploration of a Hypothetical Structure
Last blog, we structurally mapped a hypothetical story to see how it worked out. Let’s now look at the questions that came up. Does the pacing look right, focusing … Continued
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An Overview of Structure
Structure is a big issue in a lot of writing, especially among inexperienced authors. Often, inexperienced authors will spill everything on the page, and let the narrative take them – … Continued
Get Reading
Busybird Publishing is always interested in trying to be socially conscious. Our anthologies were initially designed to give new and emerging writers exposure. Our books will usually give a portion … Continued
The Story YOU Want to Tell
Lots of people are interested in writing memoir. And, because it’s memoir, they think it’s going to be easy. The whole story’s there, isn’t it? You just have to now … Continued
Three Simple Questions: Introduction
Consider these three simple questions: What do you look to achieve in a first draft? How extensively do you revise? What do you want to get out of an editor? … Continued
Our Unsung Heroes
Here’s a blog that’s going to talk about the unsung heroes at Busybird. You’d know about our staff, especially if you’ve come to a Busybird function like Open Mic Night, … Continued
Looking Forward
Last night was Busybird’s Christmas Party/Open Mic Night 40 – a fantastic way to see out the year. In a night filled with merriment, feasting, and great readings, we also … Continued
Top 10 Surefire Tips to Writing a Bestseller
This is my one hundredth Busybird blog since Busybird moved into our Montmorency Studio ~ Gallery. I thought I’d do something special to commemorate the occasion. Something that’s never been … Continued