Lessons I’ve Learned – pt. 2 My last newsletter focused on the writing side of creating a children’s book. Here I’ll look more closely at what it takes to illustrate a book where the pictures matter more than the words. As someone who has no professional training in book illustration, I can honestly tell youContinue reading “Illustrating Books for Kids – Lessons I’ve Learned”
Author Archives: Scott Cahan
Writing Books for Kids – Lessons I’ve Learned
Quick Book Update My new book The No Fun Day is finished, but I still have not seen the finished product. I’m currently waiting on proofs from two online printers to see which looks best. Hopefully, at least one of them will be perfect, and I’ll be ready to launch the book. But if neither looks good,Continue reading “Writing Books for Kids – Lessons I’ve Learned”
Cover Reveal for my New Kid’s Book!
My first children’s book . . . . . . called The No Fun Day, is in the final editing stages. That means I have the book in the hands of a few trusted readers who are helping me with proofreading. Next, I’ll upload the book to my printer and wait to receive a proof copyContinue reading “Cover Reveal for my New Kid’s Book!”
Crash Planet is Published!
A Lost Princess . . . An Escaped Convict . . . and an Alien Beast will Collide . . . After 2 full years of writing, revising, designing, and pre-marketing, Crash Planet has finally been published. I’m so thrilled to release my story into the world. It can now be purchased on Amazon.com and Kobo.com. In the next fewContinue reading “Crash Planet is Published!”
Too Many Conversations
As I’ve stated before, I’ve read and reviewed more than 200 fiction books in 8 years, mostly for new and unknown authors. Through that experience, I’ve been blessed to discover many incredible books that are now some of my favorites. Along the way, though, I’ve also noticed several not-so-great writing problems that pop up timeContinue reading “Too Many Conversations”
Sneak Peek From My New Novel
Today I’m giving you a sneak peek at an exciting scene from my new book, Crash Planet. The completed book is not scheduled to be released until this summer but I’m so excited about it, I just had to share a small part of it with you. I chose this scene because it gives a briefContinue reading “Sneak Peek From My New Novel”
Writing Music
Music That Helps Me Write Below is a list of some of my favorite movie soundtrack albums that fit my definition of “writing music.” These albums, along with many others, are what I listen to when I’m in my writing zone. This music inspires me and it helps to cut out other noises that couldContinue reading “Writing Music”
Stay In The Moment
Introduction The writing advice I’m giving today is more of a pet peeve of mine than a hard rule. What I’m going to talk about is mentioned in most books about writing, and I believe it kind of relates to one of the main rules for writers, “show don’t tell.” But, I think it bothersContinue reading “Stay In The Moment”
Tension
Introduction As I said in my last post, I am not a writing expert but I am a book reviewer with 200 science fiction and fantasy book reviews under my belt. All that reading and reviewing has taught me a few things about what makes a great book. Tension in a Story Today, I wantContinue reading “Tension”
Character & Plot
Introduction Not only do I write books but I also review books. Since 2017, I have read and reviewed 144 books for a book review website called Readers Favorite. Separately, I’ve read and reviewed 50 or 60 books that were not connected to Readers Favorite. These were books I read for fun and then reviewed,Continue reading “Character & Plot”
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