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Characterization – Giving Each ...

As writers, one of the most important aspects of our story writing is to present the reader with real life,...

Characterization – Giving Each Character Unique Mannerisms
posted on: Apr 21, 2010 | section: Character Development

Get Ready For the ISTC, A New Book Id...

ISTC (International Standard Text Code) is likely to come into use in the book industry worldwide late this year or...

Get Ready For the ISTC, A New Book Identifier
posted on: Apr 20, 2010 | section: Publishing

Book Writing: What is a Literary Agen...

Many aspiring book writers yearn to get a literary agent for representation. Literary agents have become valuable to...

Book Writing: What is a Literary Agency Agreement?
posted on: Dec 9, 2009 | section: Literary Agents

Crossing the Boundaries: Fantasy, Sci...

Horror has long gone hand in hand with fantasy and science fiction. Many classic horror stories are also fantasy or...

Crossing the Boundaries: Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror
posted on: Dec 8, 2009 | section: Reference

A Single Apostrophe For ‘Double...

My last post covered the topic of proper quotation and punctuation usage but someone has asked me about the usage of...

A Single Apostrophe For ‘Double Quotes’!
posted on: Dec 7, 2009 | section: Grammar and Spelling

How to Create a Facebook Fan Page for...

Whether you love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. Instead of fighting against the inevitable, how about...

How to Create a Facebook Fan Page for Your Novel
posted on: Dec 4, 2009 | section: Marketing

7 Steps to Success for Chick Lit Writ...

The ‘chick lit’ market is growing quickly as more and more young women find that they can relate to the...

7 Steps to Success for Chick Lit Writers and Authors
posted on: Dec 3, 2009 | section: Story Development

The Writing Secrets of Ayn Rand

Okay, the headline is a bit misleading. The five-step writing process Ayn Rand followed isn’t exactly a secret....

The Writing Secrets of Ayn Rand
posted on: Dec 2, 2009 | section: General Writing Advice

Do You Really Need Peer Reviews of Yo...

You’ve noodled through your book concept, created an outline to make your ideas flow, and filled in your outline...

Do You Really Need Peer Reviews of Your Book Manuscript?
posted on: Dec 1, 2009 | section: General Writing Advice, Story Editing

Word Usage – Words and Phrases ...

If you’re writing for a non-discerning audience, you can probably get away with a couple of grammar errors. When...

Word Usage – Words and Phrases to Avoid When Writing
posted on: Nov 30, 2009 | section: Grammar and Spelling
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