Surviving the Mental Health Pitfalls of Social Media
Social Media Induced Disorder. Are you a sufferer of SMID? Okay, so I made up the name of this disorder, but the effects on our mental...
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Writing to Market - Is It For You?
When you break it down, there are two basic reasons we choose to write. Either we write because we love it, or we write because we want...
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Show Your Readers All Kinds of Love and Write an Outstanding Story
How? With deeper, more passionate characters and creative plotting. I couldn’t let February pass by without focusing on the theme of...
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A WRITER’S NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS (Making the Most of Every Win)
A Writer's New Year's Resolutions.
Make the Most of Every Win!
Stop beating yourself up and celebrate every step forward.
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CASHING IN ON THE NANOWRIMO SIDE EFFECTS (Or The NaNoWriMo Benefits and Possible Fallout)
NaNoWriMo Benefits and Fallout. Meeting those writing deadlines and succeeding.
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Is Your Beta Reader a Superhero or Soul Sucker?
Finding the right beta reader can often be as difficult as finding that minuscule sliver of glass embedded under your skin and just as...
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Weave a Story Your Readers Will Love With Killer Narration.
Barbie cannot live on her perfect body alone. She needs fashionable clothes; a big house; a car with room to haul all of her friends around;
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DON’T BE A WORDY WRITER – FOUR WAYS TO TIGHTEN YOUR PROSE WITHOUT DESTROYING YOUR VOICE
We all want to have a unique voice, but no one wants to be known as a wordy writer. When your writing is wordy, you risk giving your...
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HONE YOUR STORYTELLING SKILLS LIKE A PRO and Be the Next Best Thing to Perfect
I know you’ve heard this many times before, but if you want to excel at your craft, READ, READ, READ, and WRITE, WRITE, WRITE. Then...
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Cash in on the Benefits of Deep Point of View
All too often, and not only when critiquing a manuscript or editing for one of my clients but also when I’m simply reading a book for...
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Grab Your Readers by the Eyeballs and Yank Them Inside
Your first few pages need to accomplish more than just a simple introduction to the story and/or characters, and with every book, an...
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BLOW UP THOSE FICTION-WRITING RULES
Tales of “writing rules” follow us everywhere, from our critique groups and writing groups to workshops, online blogs, videos, etc. Get...
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WRITE WITH AUTHENTICITY AND YOUR CHARACTERS WILL FOLLOW
One of the most repeated and misunderstood writing advice quotes comes from Mark Twain, who said, “write what you know.” So, if you...
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Are You Dating Your Story?
And no, I'm not talking about dinner and a movie. What I’m talking about here is whether putting the year in a timeline is a good idea....
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5 Sure Ways to WRECK the Ending of Your Novel
The great Mickey Spillane once said, “Nobody reads a book to get to the middle.” Well, duh. But really, think about that. Isn’t the...
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DON’T ROLL YOUR EYES AT ME! Well, if you’d stop using clichéd sayings in your creative writing…
Why You Should Avoid Using Cliched Sayings in Your Creative Writing
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FOUR MUST-HAVE STORY ELEMENTS
Have you ever been told your story is lacking? Perhaps the one telling you something is missing is the voice inside your head. You know...
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How to Find the Right Editor for YOU
Because just like everything in life, not all editors are the same and just because that editor your friend is using has been great for...
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TRADITIONAL vs. INDIE PUBLISHING Follow Your Dreams & Follow Your Path
Traditional vs. Indie Publishing
Follow Your Dreams & Follow Your Path
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IS HEAD-HOPPING REALLY SO AWFUL?
Have you ever been told your head-hopping is a problem, and you just can’t understand why? You like the way your prose reads and don’t...
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