Writing is hard. But it’s also one of the best things ever.
Author: J.H. Dixon
J.H Dixon wears many hats: She is a short story writer & essayist, artist, pop culture nerd & conservationist. She loves the smell of books, wacky science fiction, and the occasional true-crime documentary.
Finding The Perfect Comp Title: The Stolen By Bishop O’Connell (Part 1 of ?)
When querying a book, it’s often vital for two or more comparison titles to be included in the pitch. Comparison or comp titles are books that are similar to the one being queried. They’re a way to help an agent or publisher picture the concept, tone, and market, transforming that coddled manuscript into a commercial product.
The Best Remedy For Writer’s Block
The bane of every writer’s existence is writers block. Here’s a simple remedy to try.
My First Publication Rejection
A little while ago I submitted my super villain story My Masked Lady for publication in a small online e-zine. As you can guess from the title of this post, it wasn’t accepted. This marks my first publication rejection.
My Masked Lady
A supervillain story: In a world full of masked heroes and villains, two enemies meet to negotiate the fate of a stolen child.
6 More Reasons Readers Abandon Books
As a reader, I love a book I can’t put down – and yet I’ve lost count of the books I’ve put down mid-way, or worse just pages in.
100 Reasons STAR WARS & KINGDOM HEARTS Are The Same
It’s May 4th, which means it’s Star Wars Day. It’s also been a couple of weeks since the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary. Why not celebrate both? Enjoy this list of similarities between the epic space fantasy and the magical Disney crossover.
Why You Should Never Judge A Book By Its First Chapter
Because first chapters suck.
WORST Book Cover Design Decision
Mate, I'm pretty sure that's an insult.
Robots Love You Back! – Crazy Stuff I Learnt While Researching My Novel
Welcome to a new series I’m doing called Sh*t I Found Out While Researching My WIP!
Writer In A Hat 