Novel Writing With James

 Even Better: The Tower of Taal is now available on Amazon Kindle - HB coming soon. Now available on Amazon - eBook Paperback coning soon - The Tower of Taal. An epic tale of romance, betrayal, and courage, in a land of mystery. The ancient cities fall, the old guardians retreat, and the nightmare has only just begun. Can a warrior king, from a distant land, defend the tower and save the multiverse from the oncoming storm? Enemies become friends, friends become enemies and a final twist you will not see coming. The Tower of Taal is a fast paced action story with strong male and female lead characters. Truly an adventure for the modern fantasy reader. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPRL3JRB?fbclid=IwAR008f5h9kjIADLtys_egCLnI_fppuPMpfW7XD2rWdsxBCEJ0kGwh6bBP70

 Out Now on Lulu - Kindle version out this week. https://www.lulu.com/shop/jim-g-gould/the-tower-of-taal/ebook/product-vznyjn.html?page=1&pageSize=4&fbclid=IwAR1_bp0gke0VFOQPNawxaIvYvgq5sTqC2JojPp0epHy_Oyhb6oKwlrBhaRw

A little about me every day: Today- I love motorbikes, I have ridden since I was 14 and owned some amazing bikes over the years.  There is no comparison to the freedom that you have while in leathers on a motorbike.   #Writers #motorbike #biker #leathers #rider #hog #openroad #free

Part 6: The Chronicles of Shaan - Blood and Leather. Live today - https://www.wattpad.com/1290041855-the-chronicles-of-shaan-the-chronicle-of-shaan #series #fantasy #erotic #Readers #readerscommunity

A little bit about me every day: Today- I have performed live concerts over the Internet over 50 times - I sing songs from the likes of Neil Diamond, Chris Rea, Elvis, etc.

Good morning, it's the weekend when I get to lie in so naturally I am awake and up at 5am Molly was here at 6.30 for breakfast of soaked oat's and peas and 1 slice of bread. She was very vocal today which I am sure did not impress the neighbours  Being up early means an early start to writing. So onwards I go with 6 

  A little bit about me every day: I love to cook and bake. Anything from a roast dinner to fine dining to cakes and pies.... #cook #pie #cakes #chef #writer #aboutme #yum

 A little bit about me every day: Today: I rescue, retrain and rehome abused horses.  #horse #rescue #kindness #writerscommunity #loveis #horserescue #kindness

 Come join me on my FaceBook FB Author Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088175256538

Spent 9 months in Peru and all I got was this lousy Poncho - En realidad, me encanta mi poncho.

And so it begins. Don't judge me :P  

Foundation part 3: And so it begins.  Scene setting so don't get too excited about this part :P https://www.wattpad.com/myworks/326241321/write/1287934029

 

 https://www.wattpad.com/1287672773-the-chronicles-of-shaan-the-hounds-of-war

Find me on: https://www.instagram.com/artographybyjames/ https://author-jggould.blogspot.com https://www.wattpad.com/user/JGGould https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/FineArtbyJamesNZ https://www.facebook.com/ArtographyByJames/ https://mewe.com/i/jamesart2 https://twitter.com/Author_JimGould

- 6 - Coming in 2023. The shocking new novel by JG Gould. Can you crack the code? #comingsoon #2023 #fantasy #scifi #horror #shocking #novel

Coming Soon - The Tower Of Taal - High Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Sci-fi #newrealease  # novel #writerscommunity #writer #new #fantasy

  I Disapprove of the way you slaughter the English language, But I Will Defend to the Death Your Right to use bad grammar  – Voltaire 1752

  # FAITH V #science . Me: I have a table, but I can't show it to you Science: Then it does not exist Me: But you just need faith, I told you I have one Science: Your just making it up. Me: Ok fine, here take a look Science: Ah yes, a table. Me: Science: Me: Cockwomble.

Types of Author: Author – does the writing and get paid on sales Co-Writer – 2 or more Authors who do the writing get paid on sales (note: one or more parties may get paid a one-off fee, again this all depends on the contract) Ghost Writer – gets paid a fee to write a book and then someone else publishes with them as ‘the author’. (note: some ghost writers also get paid on sales, it all depends on the contract).

  The Chronicles of Shaan - Part 4 https://www.wattpad.com/1286556110-the-chronicles-of-shaan-part-4 #erotica #romance #vampires 

  The Chronicles Of Shaan: Part 3 - now live #fantasy #erotica #love #romance #sex #prey https://www.wattpad.com/1286552985-the-chronicles-of-shaan-part-3

  If you do not realise that Satan wins at the end of time, you do not understand the Bible nor Revelation. The question is, do you want to be in the winners team? #bible #Revelation #undertand

The Chronicles of Shaan: Part 2: Cycle contains #erotica #romance https://www.wattpad.com/1286303317-the-chronicles-of-shaan-cycle

ALL NEW SERIES - Starting today on Wattspad - Prologue: The End or is it? https://www.wattpad.com/1286293528-the-chronicles-of-shaan-prologue

 Using BIOMYTHOGRAPHY to get a message across.  For people unsure of what BIOMYTHOGRAPHY is, watch The Crown, especially season 5. It is a great way way write about something you want to distance yourself from but still have enough contact with to get your message across. Looking in at your life from an outside prospective can help you see what you may have missed (cant see the wood for the trees).

  I love being on FB, Twitter, and all other social media, as a writer and getting pulled up for spelling and grammar. You want the revised proofread edited edition give me some cold hard cash.

 FOUNDATION: . Part 1. Planet fall 2 is online :) Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/1284813034-empire-part-one-planet-fall-part-1-2

 Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/1284549566-empire-part-one-planet-fall-empire-planet-fall

Coming 2023. - 6 -   #writerscommunity #Writers #comingsoon #novel

 

Actors kissing in movies and sounding like they are sucking porridge through a straw is an immediate change channels / movie to me..

 Twitter is losing it's mind. God on Twitter: So, can I get a blue tick? Elon: Yes, just verify who you are God: I am omnipresent. I am faith Elon: Do you have a driver’s licence and $8 God: Elon: God: I’m leaving Twitter. #god #elon #twitter #writer #religion

Do you ever think "I'll just have 2 cookies with my coffee" But the first 2 you pull out of the packet are broken so they don't count?

 Experiencing Writer Drop? You will get over it. It happens to most of us when we write 'The End' but we know it is just the start of revision. The best way forward is to remember you have done the hard part. 

  Are there any KIWI, New Zealand writers in here? https://www.facebook.com/groups/nzwritersgroup/ #kiwi   #newzealand

English not your first language or struggling to get that polished look and to fully flesh out your ideas? Maybe a good way for you is to get a Co-Author. You write the book your way and the co-author then takes your work (It can be one chapter at a time) and re-writes it using good grammar and English. 

 Twitter Pitch Calender. https://www.emmalombardauthor.com/post/twitter-pitch-party-calendar-for-2022

Twitter Pitching   http://evalangston.com/2021/11/25/twitter-pitch/

What's your bathroom book? I have a crossword puzzle book, my wife has 5 minutes with Jesus. Not sure what that says about either of us.

  #ShowerThoughts What came first, the cooked Chicken or the boiled egg?

 I have been procrastinating on my new WIP. I know what I want to write, I know the storyline, I know the situations but I am struggling to put the words on the screen. It's isn't so much 'writers block' as..... shrugs... I don't know what to call it.

 Getting Published: A basic guide.   So, you have a finished novel, you have edited the heck out of it, re-written parts, checked for grammar and spelling, had all of your friends and family tell you how good it is, so now you want to get it published.   PART ONE:   Optional: Have it Alpha/Beta read by an Alpha/Beta reader who will give you a full report (See earlier blog).   The product: Your novel will be between 70 and 120k word count. Your novel needs to be polished, complete, and as near to perfect as possible. Have it edited and proof read professionally. You have made mistakes and no you have not found them all. You do not need cover artwork. You do not need cover blurb.   The Synopsis: Fully describe what the book is about, the plot, the main character and how they interact in relation to the story. Explain the story’s purpose, all of its main plot points, the characters story arcs, and any twists or spoilers. The publisher doesn’t want to re

So, you want to be traditionally published. OK for Trad Pub they should pay you (beware of vanity press) The options are 1) Try and find an Agent 2) Submit to publishers directly (most require you to go through an agent). You will need a pitch, a blurb, a scenario and story outline. Your book will need to be edited, proof read and polished if you are to stand any chance at all.

 My Query letter. Good morning,   I have been writing on a hobby basis for about 30 years now and have decided that I would love to extend my readership and therefore I am seeking representation. I have written previously, many years back, for media weekly columns and short articles, but I much prefer to write novels, short story’s and I also write and illustrate children’s books. I am also a Photographer, Artographer and Creative.    My current novel, The Tower of Taal, is complete at around 73,000 words and is a fantasy novel that takes place in several locations in different parts of the multiverse but without being overly complicated.   The Pitch: Cities fall, the dragon roars, and the queen conquers all. Can a stranger from another land find the allies he needs and save the whole of reality?     The land of Dresslon, an ancient Kingdom, is under attack from the witch queen Krishia, and her massive armies, slowly conquering city after city. Enter our hero, Shaan,

  Grow by being with people you do not know and listen to them.  Fresh, new ideas, perspectives and input. If you always listen to the same people you have always listened to you will keep hearing the same things.

Hour long walk, writes 3 full chapters in head with settings and dialogue.  Sitting at PC not wanting to write them as I am now past that part of the story and want to move forward. Sigh   #WritingMotivation #writersoftwitter #WritingLife

O MG YAY! Just got my 1st rejection on my latest novel. I am so excited :) it's 10.24am is it too early for drowning my sorrows? And so it begins #WritingCommunity

  Not sure where to start? the story you want to tell is too big, and you just feel overwhelmed? Break it down, then break it down some more. 1) Make notes on all the different parts of the story, lets call them chapters 2) Break each chapter down into segments of what is happening at that part of the chapter. 3) Write a rough draft of these small bites. 4) Start gluing the small bites into larger bites and....... So what you are really doing is just writing small short snippets, and now it's not such a huge task after all.