by Tom Holbrook | Oct 18, 2022 | Book Reviews, Craft, Uncategorized
By J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon So this theory is so simple, yet so often ignored, that it’s worth building a whole book around. A whole theory around. In fact, I have recently become a certified Three Story Method Editor by taking a weekend long course. You can...
by Tom Holbrook | Oct 9, 2022 | Book Reviews, Craft, Uncategorized
Okay, this was an interesting change of pace, and a nice fresh voice. When this book published, it had a lot of mentions in author communities, and I can see why. I understand picking a catchy title, but it should really be called “Using Universal Fantasy to...
by Tom Holbrook | Sep 10, 2022 | General, Uncategorized
Hello, it’s fall in New England, or will be soon. For the last twenty years September has been part of summer – just as hot. The last two weeks have been cool, crisp, and dry, the way September was before climate change really kicked in. That’s got...
by Tom Holbrook | Jul 28, 2022 | General, Uncategorized
The point of this website is to help the first time author. There is so much white noise out there in the indie publishing world. Everyone has a strong opinion, and isn’t afraid to share it. I do too, of course. I believe strongly that a first time author should...
by Tom Holbrook | Jul 24, 2022 | General, Uncategorized
I’m at an AirBnb with extended family for a few days. As usual, I’m always the first one awake, which is something that I love. I’m almost done with the first draft of my craft book! Should finish up next week. I’m also working on the second...
by Tom Holbrook | Jul 20, 2022 | Book Reviews, Craft, Uncategorized
Two big thumbs up for this one. His tidbits on character alone are worth the price of admission. His understanding, and explanation, of how and why readers connect to characters is slightly different than you may have heard before. He also has great tips for plotting,...
