I’ve heard that writers need to find a niche and then directly address a niche-specific audience. But in order to do so, the writer must first figure out who that audience is. Each of us, of course, hopes our work will enjoy universal appeal, when more than likely it will attract one segment of the […]
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Visionary Fiction by Free Association
Defining visionary fiction is tough, because the genre means different things to different writers. So in coming up with my own definition, I used a technique often used in psychoanalysis called: Free association As a result, I came up with the following words and phrases: open door entry into the between not a place, but an attitude openness […]
Visionary Fiction Alliance Blog Blessings
What is Visionary Fiction Alliance’s purpose? “Like the Visionary Fiction genre itself, this site is a cooperative work-in-progress designed to respond to the needs and wishes of VF authors and readers. Light on advertising and self-promotion, we strive to provide relevant craft and marketing ideas, notice of events of interest, mutual support, and open discussion.” What is […]
Visionary Fiction Alliance
I’m proud to announce that I’ve joined a group of talented writers in starting a website aimed at raising awareness of and interest in the genre of visionary fiction. What is Visionary Fiction? Though visionary fiction has been around for a long time – think shaman stories of ancient times – most agents, publishers and big […]
White Noise and Warm Air Distracts Monkey Brain
I get my best inspiration for writing while blow drying my hair. Really. Maybe it’s the combination of white noise in my ears and warm air on my scalp. Maybe it’s because I can’t hear the phone, the doorbell, or my family calling. Maybe its because the task distracts my monkey brain long enough for my subconscious to break through. […]
The Angel and the Brown Eyed Boy / Visionary Fiction
I just finished reading the first seven chapters of Sandy Nathan’s The Angel and the Brown Eyed Boy and enjoyed them tremendously. This Indie Excellence and IPPY Award winner is an example of Visionary Fiction. In an article titled “How to Survive Amazon’s KDP Free Book Program,” Sandy writes about her struggle to market her […]
