Tag: Peggy Bechko on writing

Peggy Bechko: Readers Stalking the Wild Indie Writer

We aren’t sure what this title means, but, hey, it’s Peggy!

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by Peggy Bechko (from her wonderful blog)

Well, not stalking…not really, but readers don’t you want to discover some writers who aren’t always just the main stream? There are some great writers out there who aren’t on the “best sellers” list whether said list is for real or manufactured. Yep, for every great or even rather poor author you see heavily promoted through a publisher, ther are many others wonderful writers out there who’ve opted to self publish and go the Indie route.

The market is driven by just that, the market. If a book doesn’t fit the cubbyhole a certain agent or publisher has, then the book is passed over and it may be a great read you’ll never see because of it.But the Indies are bringing it to you. You might fine great light reading in your favorite genre or discover very specific technical or research materials. read article

Peggy Bechko Strikes Again! Getcher Writerly Advice While It’s Hot!

From Peggy’s Blog:

Four Simple Successful Writer’s Suggestions – by Peggy Bechko

Many times I’ve heard the questions, how do you write? How do you learn to write? How can I learn to write (or write better)?

Good questions, and believe it or not there are some pretty simple answers. Much easier than finding your way through a maze. read article

Peggy Bechko: It’s the Story

Peggy Bechko nails it. Again:

As a writer I’m fascinated by the way the brain works, aren’t you? read article

Peggy Bechko on Enhancing Your Writing

From Peggy’s blog:

Three Observations On How to Add Punch In Your Writing – by Peggy Bechko

Okay, first, as writers, we (at least most of us) know we need to flavor our writing with sensations that go beyond sight and sound. We add things like the aroma of chicken grilling, the smell of tangy perfume, the feel of a too-heavy gold chain dragging against the back of a neck, the feel of a chilled breeze ticking up one’s back beneath a jacket or the really sour taste of overdone lemonade to add life to our writing. You know, stuff everyone experiences, maybe notices. read article

Peggy Bechko: Trying Too Hard


Writing is a tough business and we’re always trying to put our best foot forward, to give our best, to produce our best work, but there is such a thing as trying too hard.

You know it. I know it.

There are few things less impressive than someone trying to be impressive. read article