Xlibris Writing Tips| Fantasy
Following the release of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy and the Harry Potter book series, the fantasy genre has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity and interest. Fantasy has a rich history in literature, going back to J.R.R. Tolkien and beyond, to the present day onwards. It is a genre open to an unlimited […] READ MORE |
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Xlibris Publishing| Noeline Slowgrove
Xlibris Publishing introduces Noeline Slowgrove, author of TWO WORLDS, ALIENS and ANGELS, and X’LENT TALES. What a journey I have been on since I first started to write. My story telling began when I was twelve and there were neighbouring children in the street where I lived with my parents. Often on summer nights, […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Writing Tips| Comedy
Humor and laughter are balms for the soul. Many a times people have found their darkest days just that little bit more bearable following an honest laugh. Writing comedy can be one of the most rewarding and difficult tasks for an author. Comedy can and has served a variety of purposes in literature whether simply […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author| Jennifer Hynes, Nap Time Paintings
Xlibris Publishing introduces Jennifer Hynes, author of Nap Time Paintings: Thoughts on Motherhood through the Eyes of an Artist. I am an author and artist based in Marin County, California. Nap Time Paintings: Thoughts on Motherhood through the Eyes of an Artist, is the first book I have published. I wrote this book because […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Writing Tips| Writing Your Protagonist Pt 4
Xlibris Publishing concludes with part 4 of Writing Your Protagonist. Motivations One of the most important questions you will have to ask yourself as you write, ‘what motivates your protagonist?’ The backbone of any character, especially your protagonist, is motivation. A poor motivation, one that is shallow or hard for readers to empathize, can […] READ MORE |