DartFrog blog posts about the craft of writing
Why utilizing artificial intelligence could unintentionally jeopardize your book, your rights, and your writing career. Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded into the creative world, promising everything from instant essays to fully written books. For busy writers, the temptation is real: push a button, get content.… Read More »Blogger Beware: The Hidden Dangers of AI and Publishing
Every writer has been in your shoes—even the prolific authors who have published numerous books. Nobody wakes up as a masterful storyteller or flawless writer; everyone has to begin somewhere. Many people fall into the trap of thinking they can’t do something because they’re not… Read More »Writing a Book With No Experience Made Easy–A Practical Guide
Fantasy is a fun, freeing, and unique writing genre—but where do you start? You’re already on the right track by taking the time to research and read our blog. You might feel like you’re in over your head with a mounting to-do list, or you… Read More »10 Essential Tips for Every Aspiring Fantasy Novelist
Verbs are the engines of language. They make things happen. However, they must be used correctly to convey your meaning properly. That’s done with tense. However, using verb tenses correctly can be challenging, particularly if you tend to write the way you speak.
The world of writing is chock-full of helpful pieces of pithy advice. Think “write what you know” or “make time to write every day.” However, the golden rule of writing, particularly fiction, is “show, don’t tell.”
So…when can you call yourself a writer? When you publish? When Hollywood calls? When your fans outnumber the people in your home town–or your home? No. You’re a writer when you write.
