From One Author to Another

geminiloveca:

Hey fellow author, let’s sit down and have a chat, shall we? Great, help yourself to your beverage of choice and a snack, because we may be here a while. And since I’ve been known for being blunt, even brutally honest, it may make what I say go down a little easier.

There’s something all authors desperately and genuinely want: to be read. Right? I want my stories and words to be seen, and I can’t imagine any other author feeling differently. So, now that that’s established… here’s some painful truth. You’re sabotaging your own efforts.

Whoa… whoa… before you scroll on or message me to do something improbable to myself, hear me out…. okay? I’ve done some of these too.. and it’s an easy habit to break (or get into) and makes your readership REALLY boom.

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foxville:

Here’s a collection of tips I’ve learned and use for coloring darker skin tones. I hope this helps people out who want to diversify their art!

Note; I’m not an expert, and I’m mostly drawing from experiences and my cultural background.