OWS InkWorldbuilding: Creating a Specific Mood — OWS Ink, LLCRemember Mood Rings? Back in the 70’s we were entranced with the thermal sensitive stone set in a simple gold or silver ring (most of which…May 15, 2017May 15, 2017
OWS InkWorld-Building and Psychology — OWS Ink, LLCDid you know there is quite a bit of psychology that goes into world building? Or at least there should be. What often comes to mind first…May 12, 2017May 12, 2017
OWS InkWorldbuilding: For Specific Genres — OWS Ink, LLCAs I said this past week, all novelists are worldbuilders. It is our job to give the reader a comprehensive picture of the character and…May 8, 2017May 8, 2017
OWS InkHow to Avoid the Curse of Overwriting — OWS Ink, LLCOh, boy, talk about a tough subject! Just when I think my writing has been trimmed down to the bare minimum, my critiquers/beta…May 4, 2017May 4, 2017
OWS InkViewing Editing as an Opportunity for World-building — OWS Ink, LLCI used to hate the thought of editing. In my younger years as a writer, I naively believed my work was perfect in its first form and I…May 3, 2017May 3, 2017
OWS InkBasics of World Building — OWS Ink, LLCWorld building. Every writer has heard that phrase and you know it’s important, but what does it mean exactly? World building is more than…May 2, 2017May 2, 2017
OWS InkWorld building: An Intro by Nancy MillerThink back. Your first world building came in the form of daydreams. Places you would go, people you might meet, all from your imagination.May 1, 2017May 1, 2017
OWS InkHarness the Power of Loud — OWS Ink, LLCI had a hard time finding an image to go along with this post because obviously “loud” is something experienced through our ears. So how…Apr 28, 2017Apr 28, 2017
OWS InkBalancing the Bankbook — OWS Ink, LLCAuthors face many obstacles when building a career from writing. Not the least of these obstacles is money. Some authors work day jobs (or…Apr 27, 2017Apr 27, 2017