DAN ALATORRE

your humble host I’m writing a book series called Tips For Better Fiction Writing, in which I tackle all the rookie mistakes new writers make. And hey, I made them, too. Which is why I’m helping you not make them. Until the next book in the series comes out, you’ll see these gems here on the blog. Here’s today’s […]

It sounds like a cliche but I see it over and over, so maybe it’s true. No, it IS true. Thoughts? Don’t forget to enter our 1000 word writing contest! $300 in prizes! For more info and to sign up, click HERE

Mind = blown. Don’t forget to enter our 1000 word writing contest! $300 in prizes! For more info and to sign up, click HERE

your humble host I’m writing a book series called Tips For Better Fiction Writing, in which I tackle all the rookie mistakes new writers make. And hey, I made them, too. Which is why I’m helping you not make them. Until the next book in the series comes out, you’ll see these gems here on the blog.   This […]

your humble host I’m writing a book series called Tips For Better Fiction Writing, in which I tackle all the rookie mistakes new writers make. And hey, I made them, too. Which is why I’m helping you not make them. Until the next book in the series comes out, you’ll see these gems here on the blog. Here’s a […]

I’d like to think that’s true of me. Thoughts? Don’t forget to enter our 1000 word writing contest! $300 in prizes! For more info and to sign up, click HERE

I decided to look into what makes something scary. Stephen King is the reigning expert on that, so I thought I’d get a few of his books that were recommended to me. The Shining was always a favorite movie, and It and Pet Semetary were recommended. Maybe a few other ones. Night Shift, I think? […]

* * * * OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCING * * * * The Word Weaver 1000 Word SPRINT * * * * * Writing Contest * * * * * with over $300 in prizes! 1000 Word SPRINT Our next full-fledged Word Weaver Writing Contest will be in July, and will have a theme of scary/eerie/macabre/dark. We’ll […]

There are a lot of things you need to know to be an author but these are the tips I tell new writers to remember, and these are the tips I come back to time and time again. See if you agree. Here are my top 10 writing tips ever. The writer’s job is to […]

I like a burger cooked on a charcoal grill the best, some American cheese melted on that sucker – and usually nothing else. Sometimes mustard, occasionally a mayo-ketchup pairing (no mustard then). That’s about it. No Lettuce, no tomato, no pickle – I want a burger, not a salad. You? Post your answer in the […]