Author Tony Vanderwarker explains “How To Write a Novel About Advertising.” How do you write an interesting novel about a superficial, silly business filled with shallow, greedy, backstabbing characters, without the book taking on those very characteristics? Don’t get me wrong. The ad biz was very, very good to me. I made lots of moneyContinue reading “ADs For GOD”
Author Archives: John M. Wills
The Power Of Legacy by Randy Sutton
The Power Of Legacy by Randy Sutton is a compelling inspirational anthology that will invigorate one’s soul. Randy’s book is a collection of stories about people who, for the most part, aren’t household names. The vignettes of their lives and deeds, however, make them more important and powerful than any Hollywood actor could ever dreamContinue reading “The Power Of Legacy by Randy Sutton”
Is Cursive Cursed?
A recent ABC News report suggested that cursive handwriting is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Students rarely use or practice this once standard form of communication. In fact, one high school principal suggested that cursive may become a skill students must learn outside of the classroom because schools are focused on “real-world” job related skills involving technology.Continue reading “Is Cursive Cursed?”
Do You Write Simply?
Have you ever wondered about your writing? Is it too formal, overly descriptive, or perhaps, too simple? You can analyze your writing by using the Flesch-Kincaid readability test, which indicates comprehension difficulty when reading a passage of contemporary academic English. Be prepared for a surprise if your writing scores high, it means it’s easily understoodContinue reading “Do You Write Simply?”
Which Book Genres Earn The Most Money?
When planning to write a novel, advice comes from many sources—friends, fellow writers, and of course, one’s own research. Sage advice often stresses, “Write what you know.” That’s sound advice for sure, but if your motivation to write is to have many people buy and read your work, you must know what people are reading.Continue reading “Which Book Genres Earn The Most Money?”
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