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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 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...
Book Review of Star Bright by Catheri...
I have read every single one of Catherine Anderson’s books. I love them. I know it’s a bit scary when I...
Writing the Mature Romance Story
My husband and I will be celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary this year. We’ve had our ups and downs, and...
Conflict in Fiction Writing
Conflict exists everywhere: in a family, in a work place, and among people and groups. Conflict is also at the core of...
Roads as Settings in Dramatic Fiction...
Where roads are concerned, writers and poets usually focus on intangible meanings such as spiritual roads, roads to...
Spell Better By Using These Spelling Strategi...
posted on: Jan 26, 2009 | section: Grammar and Spelling
Spelling English words can be challenging. Schools and businesses expect correct spelling. The better your spelling skills are, the more likely you...
Dialogue Writing in Fiction-5 Key Steps to Sp...
posted on: Jan 23, 2009 | section: Craft and Technique
Dialogue is often the make or break of a good story. Sometimes, even a plot can be thin or weak, but if the characters sound realistic through...
A Guide to Medieval Weapons for Fantasy Write...
posted on: Jan 21, 2009 | section: Reference
If you write fantasy or are thinking about writing fantasy you probably are going to have medieval weapons in your created world. Today’s...
Book Marketing Simplified
posted on: Jan 19, 2009 | section: Marketing
Lately I’ve been attracting questions from first time authors on how to get their books “out there”. In other words, now that your...
Scambuster Recognized for Good Works and The ...
posted on: Jan 19, 2009 | section: Publishing
Victoria Strauss wins SFWA service award for her work with Writer’s Beware. Writer’s Beware is a scam busting website dedicated to helping...
Total Control or Losing Control?
posted on: Jan 19, 2009 | section: Book Reviews
For a long time I ignored David Baldacci’s novels although the author produces stories in my favorite thriller genre. Maybe that was because...


