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What do Amazon Rating’s Mean?

Mar 14, 2024

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For most of my life, I have gone through life reading books on my Kindle (for as long as Kindle has been around at least) and leaving an honest rating on Amazon, thinking I was doing my duty to other readers by helping them identify their next best read. But what if I’ve been selfish? What…

Military Matters #4: We Don’t Need No Stinking Badges

Jan 16, 2024

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in Writing Advice, Writing Authentic Military Scenes

What badges has my character earned? Where do they go on his uniform? Can he have too many badges? The uniform is only so big, so there is a maximum amount of badges that can actually fit. Also, most of the badges require attendance to a course, some of which can last months, so the…

Military Matters #3: The Right Uniform

Jan 9, 2024

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in Writing Advice, Writing Authentic Military Scenes

Choosing the correct uniform for your character depends on the setting of the scene.

Military Matters #1: Armed with Words

Dec 28, 2023

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in Writing Advice, Writing Authentic Military Scenes

Are your military characters using the right equipment? Do they speak like soldiers? Does your character’s background support the story goals? These are just a few of the questions authors ask themselves when they are writing stories that involve characters with military backgrounds. And this is exactly why you need a Military Technical Advisor to…