by Hank Quense Fiction writers need all the tools they can find, but over time, these tools can become dull and rusty. When this happens to me, I turn to daytime TV. These programs are bashed by critics and viewers, but I have a different spin on these show; I find them, especially the soaps, to be very educational. I …
by Hank Quense So, 2020 is in the past and good riddance. I decided to summarize that year. Perhaps the analysis will lead to uncovering some truths. Once again, the Pulitzer Prize Awards Selection Committee ignored me and my writing. That’s more than 20 years in a row. One has to wonder if the Committee is biased against writers …
by Hank Quense (mi amigo satirico) So you wrote a book and you want to publish it. If you’ve done any research, you’ve probably read that it can be expensive and time-consuming. Fortunately, I have a list of creative ideas that can shave big bucks off your publishing project and save you a ton of time. Publishing Ideas: Cover art: …
I belong to two local writing groups and several more groups such as you can find on Facebook and LinkedIn. I’ve found that most writers seeking help fall into one of three categories. The first is writers trying to learn or improve the craft of writing fiction. The second is authors seeking to self-publish a book for the first time …
by Hank Quense When you self-publish a book, you, the author, are the publisher. Hence, you don’t need a publisher. But you do need a packager. Many people think publishers and packager are the same thing: they are not. The situation isn’t improved by many packagers trying to pass themselves off as publishers. What does a packager do? It performs …
by Hank Quense I’m an author of twenty books — both fiction and non-fiction — and over forty short stories along with a number of fiction writing articles. From my experience, I’ve learned a number of important lessons and I want to pass them onto others. One important lesson involves getting a book published; it changes your life. No longer …
In online writing groups and on Goodreads, I often see requests for comments on an author’s book blurb. In almost every case, this book blurb is really a short synopsis. I believe a short synopsis and a book blurb are two completely different documents. A short synopsis goes on the inside flap of the cover on a print book while …
In these trying times, you deserve a break from reality. Here is one such break. Backstory: The characters in my story turn out to be real, but are in a parallel universe. One of them, the Vice-dictator of the vicious zaftan race of aliens, is determined to kidnap me. This post is a continuation of previous posts. Zaftig the …
by Hank Quense Whenever you start a new endeavor you face a learning curve. When you graduate from college and start a job, there’s a learning curve. Enter a trade school and you’ll be on a learning curve for the entire term. Want to take up knitting as a hobby? There’s a learning curve for that. So too with writing …
(Author’s note: In my last report https://joylenebutler.com/help-i-need-advice-hank-quense/.html I explained that my characters have their knickers bunched up. My research has uncovered some of their activities. Here is a report I’ve managed to piece together.) Characters File a Lawsuit In Dun Hythe, Gundarland’s largest city, the bailiff called out “All rise!” and Judge Oakenleaf, an old elf, hobbled into courtroom. He …
It’s my great pleasure to welcome back Hank Quense along with his second installment as a regular host on my blog. Hank’s got a ticklish sense of humour, he knows plenty about marketing, fiction writing and what sells. Please check out his book and his blog. You’ll be treated to a delightful and crazy twist on all sorts of life’s …
It’s my great pleasure to welcome back Hank Quense and to announce he’ll be a regular on my blog. Hank’s got a ticklish sense of humour, he knows plenty about marketing, fiction writing and what sells. Please check out his book and his blog. You’ll be treated to a delightful and crazy twist on all sorts of life’s adventures. Plus …