Opyrus Blog for Authors and Writers

Published On Sep 27, 2014

5 Things Every Author Can Learn From Jack Bauer

He's quick with his gun, he withstands torture like no other human alive, and his first motivation is always to his country. Jack Bauer, the main character on Fox's 24, is one of those memorable characters that everyone's got an opinion on. Love...

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

4 Ways to A Perfect Book Title

It's your book's identity, all rolled up into a few simple words. Your book title is the shortest part you'll write, but it may be the most important few words you'll create. Imagine if you'd read Rhett & Scarlet and Rabbits Finding a Home instead...

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

Quick Tips to Find Those Elusive Book Reviewers

There's a frustrating circle most self-published or Indie authors have to go through. Readers rely on reviews to judge whether to buy their books, but readers have to buy their books before they can leave a review. For most, it's a matter of hoping...

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

3 Ways Authors Can Find the "Zone" : Fake it 'Til You Feel It

There's a popular view of writers that says they scribble down inspired prose whenever the muse hits them, working frantically whenever inspiration arrives. This might be the way to capture new topics and ideas at the beginning of the writing...

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

How Many Editors Does An Author Need?

Finishing your book and writing "The End" at the end of your manuscript is a great accomplishment, and you might feel like sitting back and basking in that good feeling. (maybe just a little) Indulge yourself for a day or so, then get back to work....

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

Audiobooks - An Amazing Untapped Market for Self Published Authors

First there was hardcover, then there was paperback, and now there are eBooks. Books are always evolving for the needs and desires of the readers. Along the way, somewhere on the side, the concept of audiobooks continued to grow. First on cassette...

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

How to Write More in Less Time : And Keep the Quality

For some writers that golden number is 1,000. They're happy if they reach 1,000 words a day. Many full time writers boast about a consistent 2,000 words a day. While this is a respectable number, if you're in this group of writers you could be...

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Published On Oct 27, 2014

How to Create an Author Mastermind Group: Absorb Success!

Now this is a really fun and effective strategy to get to the next level!

Yes, writing is a solitary occupation, but talking things out with other writers almost always makes for better finished novels and works of non-fiction. You've done the ...

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

A Writers Fix for Plot Block or Derailment: Interview Your Characters

It happens to plotters and pantsers alike (although, admittedly, more to pantsers): your book goes off the rails into a new direction, and you don't know where you're going or what's going to happen when you get there. Your main character had done...

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