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Craft and Technique
Characterization – Giving Each Character Uni...
As writers, one of the most important aspects of our story writing is to present the reader with real life,...
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Writing Inspiration
Writing Prompt by Bella McPherson
A writer is only as good as her ideas. That is why it’s frustrating when writers run out of...
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Publishing
Get Ready For the ISTC, A New Book Identifier
ISTC (International Standard Text Code) is likely to come into use in the book industry worldwide late this...
The Three Day Writing Method
After 6 books (including 3 second editions) and a few hundred magazine articles, I’ve been asked over and over...
Writer’s Block-Try This and You...
When I think of writer’s block, images of Jack Nickolson slowly going bonkers in that big old hotel send chills...
Maintaining Proper Point of View-A Di...
Point of view is a serious and often overlooked part of writing, frequently taught in only the most rudimentary way....
Interview with Elle Newmark, Author o...
Elle Newmark is an award-winning writer whose books are inspired by her travels; she explored the back streets of...
Book Review: Roman Dusk
posted on: Mar 5, 2009 | section: Book Reviews
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro’s novels about the heroic vampire, Count Saint-Germain, tend to follow a certain pattern and this one is no exception. In...
Modern Classics: 5 Masterpieces You Must Read...
posted on: Mar 5, 2009 | section: Book Reviews
It is a natural human trait to believe that for art to be great it must be old and the artist must be long dead. A Van Gogh wouldn’t be worth...
The End of the End
posted on: Mar 5, 2009 | section: Story Development
The end is near. No, wait, the end is over. We’ve all seen the movie where the action is playing along at a rapid clip and you still...
Mystery Writing-Keep Your Audience Intoxicate...
posted on: Mar 4, 2009 | section: Story Development
A mystery, a compelling love story, a darkened enigma, and fragments of the past are elements of secrets. Secrets are powerful. Gossip is devious. A...
Romance Writing-Five Tips
posted on: Feb 6, 2009 | section: Craft and Technique
Many people think Romance writing is a bit like knitting. There’s a pattern to follow and, even if you’re a bit clumsy at first, you can...
Touching Moments and Characterization in Roma...
posted on: Feb 4, 2009 | section: Character Development
When it comes to romance writing, touch is the most powerful and yet underused tool in developing all aspects of the story. Aside from the implicit...


