Harmony Kent is a dear friend, and a colleague over at Story Empire. She has a new book out that is designed to help us with our fiction. Make her feel welcome today, and use those sharing buttons.
Hello everyone. Harmony here. I’m excited to share my latest non-fiction book with you all today. Huge thanks to Craig for hosting me today.
Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer does what it says on the tin (or cover, lol), and offers tools to fire your imagination. With chapters on things such as using chess and tarot to develop stories, plots, and characters—as well as adopting the principles of nursing triage, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, horoscopes, and more—this little guide is full of fun tips and tricks to get your muse working overtime.
This excellent writer’s companion is available on pre-order now in ebook. And both ebook and paperback go on sale on October 9th.
Here’s an excerpt for you:
It’s lovely to meet you. This book is all about getting you writing and keeping you going, as well as offering aids to idea generation for your plots, characters, and story premises.
Before we begin (in the spirit of all great procrastinators) …
Apologies for the awful pun, but I’m sure for many of you, this bit of fun rings a bell or two … or three …
Experienced author, editor, and proofreader that I am, I still experience occasional challenges in getting going and/or keeping going. At such times, I’ve found it’s useful to have a few tricks hooked onto my writer’s tool-belt. Even when we have a great idea and know what’s expected of us, we can struggle to dirty that first, pristine, blank page …
With the help of this guide, as well as adopting a regular writing practice and developing good habits, you will have plenty of tools to get you out of any imaginative rut.
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Author Bio
After spending around thirteen years as an ordained Buddhist monk, living in a Zen Buddhist temple, and six years after a life-changing injury following a surgical error, Harmony Kent returned to the world at the tender age of forty.
Now, she is famous for her laughter, and has made quite the name for herself … she’s also, um, a writer … and fairly well known for that too. She’s even won a few awards. Harmony lives in rural Cornwall with her ever-present sense of humour, adorable husband, and quirky neighbours.
Harmony is passionate about supporting her fellow authors.
Links
Website: https://harmonykent.co.uk/
Story Empire (co-authored): https://storyempirecom.wordpress.com/
Amazon Author Page: author.to/HarmonysBooks
Twitter: @harmony_kent
LinkedIn: Harmony
Goodreads: Author Page
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/harmony-kent
Creative Solutions Pre-order Link: http://mybook.to/CreativeSolutions
Thanks so much for hosting me today, Craig. It’s always a pleasure to visit with you and your readers. Have an awesome week, everyone 🙂
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You’re always welcome here. Hope the post helps.
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Oh, I’m sure I’ve used every one of those procrastination techniques at one time or another. Some more often than others. Wishing you the best on your book launch!
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LOL. I reckon we all have. Thanks, Joan 🙂
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Lovely to see Harmony featured here with this non-fiction book, Craig. I am half way through Fallout.
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That will make her day, thanks.
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It sure has! 🙂
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Ooh, that’s fantastic to hear. I hope you’re enjoying Fallout, Robbie! Thanks for your lovely comments 🙂
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What fun using the Tarot and horoscopes to fuel your writing! Best of luck with your book.
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Thanks, Judi. I had great fun writing this book 😊
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I pre-ordered it. How could I resist Tarot and horoscopes as aides to my writing?
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Nice to see Harmony here, Craig. Best wishes on the book, Harmony.
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Thank you, John.
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Thanks, John 😊
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That could totally be me face down on the bed. Congrats on the new release, Harmony!
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Ha ha!
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Lol! I’m like … were is the caffeine?!? Every morning! Thanks, Teri 😊
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Congrats on your upcoming release, Harmony! Sounds like a book all authors can use.
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It sure is. Thanks, Denise! 😊
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So nice to see Harmony here today. Best wishes, Harmz. And thanks for hosting, Craig.
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Thanks so much, Staci 😊
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Harmony’s new book sounds like a must-have writing aid! Thanks so much for sharing, Craig!
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Absolutely, and thanks for commenting.
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It provides so much idea generation, Jan! A definite must-have, even for me, lol. Any time I get stuck, I’m heading for one of those tools. Thanks, Jan 😊
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Procrastination seems to be rearing it’s meddlesome head more often the older I get. I have definitely ticked all the boxes on that list!
Wishing you all the best with your newest release, Harmony!
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Lol. I agree, age doesn’t help! The trouble is, I forget loads too, so putting stuff off ends up being a double-whammy! Thanks, Mae 😊
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Congrats Harmony! Looks like an interesting read for (us) overwhelmed, stressed-out, frazzled writers! It’s on my TBR pile 🙂
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Congratulations Harmony…looks like a great read for all writers.. thanks Craig..
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Miss Harmony has a new book out!
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Thank’s for sharing this.
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You’re welcome, Craig!
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