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Aaron Lamb has written and published five novels and he's got some hard truths for you. You've written your masterpiece. You've edited it to perfection. You've even designed a eye-catching cover. You're ready to take the self-publishing world by storm. But there's one brutal truth no one's told you yet: No one cares about your …
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Aaron Lamb has been writing books for years. His latest, Cults, coffee and close encounters is self-published. He has worked with a team to bring the book together; however self-editing has become a viable option with the introduction of Ai tools like Claude and ChatGPT.Here are Aaron Lamb’s 5 top tips for self-editing a book: …
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Aaron Lamb, author of 5 novels, chats through his new book, Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters, and top tips on finding the time to write.
Aaron Lamb has almost finished his fifth novel. Writing a book is a marathon, not a sprint. As I reflect on the creation of my latest work, "Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters," Aaron is reminded of the countless hours, the late nights, and the early mornings that went into bringing this story to life. It's …
Let's chat about subplots – those juicy side stories that run alongside your novel's main course. When you throw them in just right, they can turn your book from a simple meal into a full-on feast. In my new novel, Cults Coffee and Close Encounters, there’s a great side plot involving a meth head and …
As writers, we're often told to "show, don't tell." But what does this actually mean, and how can we implement it in our work? I had to keep an eye out in my new novel, Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters as it's EASY to fall into this trap. This powerful technique can transform your writing …
"Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes Turn and face the strange." That's what it's like writing a book. My fifth book, Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters was no different. Here's an example of a first draft vs a second draft for the opening of the book.
Aaron Lamb, author of upcoming novel, Coffee, Cults and Close Encounters shares his top tips for scene-setting in your novel. Ever tried to describe a room and ended up sounding like you're reading from a furniture catalog? Fear not, aspiring novelists! Here are some top tips for you. Channel Your Inner Detective Before you start, …
As an author of five books including Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters, I've had some thoughts on creating unforgettable protagonists Opening hook: Characters are the heartbeat of any great novel. They draw readers in, make them invest emotionally in the story, and stay with them long after the final page is turned. Creating amazing, multi-dimensional …
New book from A. D. Lamb. Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters coming soon.
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