Tag: Fiction

On a New Quest

On By dotluvs2writeIn blogging, Fiction Writing, Marketing, News Events, Publishing, Writing Techniques4 Comments

I’m on a new quest for a new medium for my books. To get them out in another manner that may grow my audience.

This quest is to investigate producing audio books or hiring voice actors for audio books or professional audio book editors.

Another consideration via the suggestion from a couple of friends, is for me to narrate my stories myself.

I may give this a try and then hire a professional to edit and polish the recording so that it can be ready to upload on Amazon or Audible.

Having said all of this, I have looked up a bit on the popularity of audio books. They seem to be going up each year. Kind of like podcasts have gained in popularity over the years, as well.

Readers, do you like to listen to an audio book at times?

What type of medium do you prefer for reading a fiction novel?

  1. Physical book.
  2. ebook.
  3. Audio book.
  4. All of the above.

Let me know. Your answers will help me in my researching and working on the possible audio book path that will be in addition to my print and ebooks. Thanks!

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The Catalyst for Your Writing?

On By dotluvs2writeIn Beauty, Fiction Writing, humanity, Inspirational, Life, Musings, Past Life Activities, Personal, Writing Techniques2 Comments

Writing friends,

What compelled you to write your first book or short story?

What made you stick to writing stories over the years?

What’s your favorite thing that happens when you write?

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These questions just popped into my head, so I decided to share them in a blog post.

I am asking myself the same questions. Here’s what came to mind in my responses to these questions:

What compelled you to write your first book or short story? When I picked up writing again in 2014, it was my son’s medical history and the power and miracles of God’s holy icons. This was my first story after a nearly 18-year hiatus.

What made you stick to writing stories over the years? The characters and storylines that would enter my head and stay there for more than a few days. I had to write their stories.

What’s your favorite thing that happens when you write? Getting lost in my own storyline and its characters, through writing the scenes. Being in that zone is one of the most amazing and beautiful moments in life to me.

Fellow Writers, please share your responses to these questions. I’d love to see them and discuss. And writer or just reader, perhaps you have something to comment on regarding my writing thoughts. Keep writing!

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