Raymond Cook's Blog – November 2017 Archive (2)

Hi fellow writers:

My journey into the world of writing began in 1983 in college. My major was law enforcement and I needed a five credit elective. The creative writing course said there were no books to buy and no exams, just show up and get a 'C'. That sounded perfect for me because I had zero interest in writing.

The class was the most life changing event in my life back then. It was as if I had always seen the world in B & W and suddenly, I saw the world in color. I…

Hi Writers:

One of my deepest regrets as an author is not knowing in 2011 what I know now in 2017.

Foremost how important grammar is to a book worth writing and reading.

How important it is to read your book out loud in a room by yourself.

How important 'Branding your books' is if you write more than one.

How important it is to have a wonderful 'Beta Reader', someone who loves good grammar in what they read.

How important it is to find an outstanding…