Antihero Kreative turns FOUR today! Four years as a full-time writer - that's a heady sentence to write! And while the journey's been bumpy, it's also been rewarding.
Tag: writers
Incorporating Feedback (Without Losing Your Story or Sanity)
You handed your work over for review to a complete stranger. They've presented you with feedback. Now what? (And, no, scream and throw your story away is NOT the answer)
Antihero Kreative’s 2023 Wrap-Up
Another year is comfortably in the books (naturally, the pun is intended). 2023 is out the door, and it's time to crunch all of those numbers (the good and the bad) and see how the old writing career shook out. (Deep breaths, everyone)
Imagination Sing-A-Longs: Why Musicals Recharge the Brain
Writers need self-care (of course), but we look for different forms of pampering. We need to relax without losing the creative edge of our brains. And musicals are the perfect way to do so! Especially because they delight and engage all of our senses at once.
Drawing Comics? How to Tap Into a New Medium
Have you explored different forms of writing? Tried poetry? Put words down in an essay? How about drawing comics? It's easy to overlook comics as a writing form, but it's one of the simplest - and most fun - out there. Yes, even if you think you can't draw!
Swimming as the New Brainstorming Session
Physical activity is important for writers. But sometimes your daily exercise uses too much brain power to get any writing done. Swimming is the perfect compromise: a full aerobic workout with nothing but time on your hands to get lost in your brain!
Hook, Line, and Sinker: Getting an Editor’s Attention
You've probably heard plenty of querying authors discuss a hook: the one-sentence summary of their plot. And you DO need one to catch an editor's eye. But you actually need to consider writing your hook BEFORE you finish that novel. WAY BEFORE. Say, before you start Chapter One.
Substack: The Other (Monetary) Writers’ Platform
Writers like getting their voice out there. But traditional publication isn't always an option. And blogs? Well, are they or aren't they dying? So what other options do you have? For plenty of writers, Substack has filled the gap - particularly because of the option to set up subscriptions.
Freelancer Scam Alert: The Apraxia Angle
Build a better scammer trap, and the scammers...well, they don't get smarter, but they DO try different tactics. This time around, they're trying to avoid speaking entirely by claiming apraxia - and claiming legit identities.
“I’ve Been Hacked!” Keeping Your Online Presence Safe
The dreaded words of social media: "I've been hacked!" It sends chills through an online community. Especially for writers with established platforms. It can happen to anyone. And if you aren't smart about your online habits, it probably WILL.