Tag: Writing Question Of The Day

#WQOTD: On Racism in Literature

Posted on 30 Jul 2018 by anotherhartmanauthor

Stardate 96178.85 With racism still present in modern society, there will always be that one person who will use a slur without a second thought. They think that it’s right because it’s what they’ve been brought up using. But when it comes to literature, there…

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The True Order of Things vs. the Fictional Order of Things

Posted on 18 Jan 2018 by anotherhartmanauthor

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Stardate 95650.99 I am writing an historical adventure novel. At one point in time I dreamt of it being a fantastical one as well but when I realized I was biting off more than I could chew for a first novel I downgraded it to…

Category: WQOTDTags: #amblogging, amwriting, blogging, creative license, Food for Thought, historical adventure, historical fiction, historical novel, history, Novel, research, thoughts, WQOTD, Writing, Writing Question Of The Day

Why I Gave Up On Wattpad

Posted on 17 Jan 2018 by anotherhartmanauthor

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Stardate 95645.98 Community. It’s something I think every writer seeks to be a part of whether they want to admit it or not. We crave reviewers, feedback and opinions from others who may be more experienced in the field even though we may disagree…

Category: #ambloggingTags: #newauthor, applications, Authorship, Beta Readers, Beta Testers, blog, blogging, books, input, Lifestyle, mostly cons, new writers, pet peeves, pressures, pros and cons, self publishing, social media, sorry wattpad, thoughts, WattPad, Writer, Writing, Writing Question Of The Day, Writing Tip of the Day, writing tips

The Complex Nature of Working Titles and Accidental Fan Fictions

Posted on 26 Dec 2017 by anotherhartmanauthor

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Stardate 95587.96 Working titles are just that: working titles. When I first started this journey into this novel (that’s going on two years now), I was convinced I wanted to name it Carrick. In Pittsburgh history, Carrick is a historic neighborhood founded in the…

Category: WQOTDTags: amwriting, blog, blogging, books, hearties, historical novel, history, Homestead Strike of 1892, mining, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh PA, underground, When Calls The Heart, working title, working titles, WQOTD, Writing Question Of The Day

Speaking of Libraries

Posted on 26 Nov 2016 by anotherhartmanauthor

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Stardate 94505.05: #WTOTD If you are looking for a library to research in and you are in the Pittsburgh area, I suggest stopping by the Northland Public Library. Not only is their staff incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, but they have a tiny little snack…

Category: #WTOTDTags: #WTOTD, Allegheny, amwriting, blog, blogging, Little Life Snippets, Northland Public Library, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Libraries, Pittsburgh PA, Pittsburgh Public Libraries, Tips, WQOTD, Writing, Writing Question Of The Day, writing tips

Locations Locations Locations

Posted on 19 Nov 2016 by anotherhartmanauthor

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Stardate 94488.22 #WQOTD: Writing Question of the Day Question: How many locations do I really want to attempt to squeeze into my historical novel? There are so many in one State alone that it is difficult to narrow it down. All of them have…

Category: #WQOTDTags: amwriting, Author, blog, blogging, Climax, Exposition, Falling Action, historical fiction, historical novel, history, Novel, Plot Line, Resolution, Rising Action, WQOTD, Writing, Writing Question Of The Day