writingworkshop | Gina Casto

NINE WAYS YOUR WRITING ANNOYS ME

I’m talking about the craft of writing, and I’m referring to those seemingly small things authors do that are hugely annoying to readers...

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Develop Memorable Characters Your Readers Will Want to Spend Time With

So, how do you create a memorable and believable character your readers will want to get to know? Let’s start with your PROTAGONIST.

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Want To Boost Your Author Platform?

Do you have an author brand and author logo? Well, if not, why not? As an author, you are running a business. Never forget that. And every

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Hook, Line, and Snag ‘em By Writing a Book Hook that’s Sure to Reel Them In

With so many books to choose from, today’s author has to step up their game to snag a potential reader’s attention. And a hook that reels...

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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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Getting Gritty with Author Sista E

Today, I’m so excited to be here with up-and-coming author Sista E, who has a new release hitting bookshelves within the next few days,...

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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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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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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 your timeline is a good...

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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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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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