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Creative Exercises to Spark Inspiration and Improve Your Writing
Creative exercises can fuel your imagination and stimulate new ideas whether you're facing writer's block or simply looking to enhance your writing skills. I don't know about you, but I struggle with inspiration…
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Why you should enter writing contests
Writing contests - the bane of my existence! For a while! Until I finally realized what contests are for!
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Plot Points and Pinch Points: Understanding Their Role in Fiction Writing
Plot points and pinch points are structural elements that work together to drive the narrative forward, create tension, & keep readers engaged.
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Essential Types of Editing Every Novel Needs
Editing - the word can be a writer's worst nightmare. But, there are essential types of editing that every novel needs.
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Meet author Jenny Carlisle
I love interviewing authors on my blog! Today, Jenny Carlisle, a fellow Scrivenings Press author joins us!
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Finding Inspiration: Ways to Fuel Your Novel Writing Journey
Where do you go for inspiration when you hit a wall, are up against a deadline, or you're just looking for fresh ideas?
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Meet author Donna Wichelman
Donna Wichelman's book, A Song of Deliverance, with Scrivenings Press releases in December 2024! Read more about Donna Wichelman and how to find her on the web!
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The Art of Judging Book Covers
What attracts you to a book cover? We all know that old saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover," but let's be real—how many times have we picked up a book purely…
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Creating the Perfect Setting: The Heartbeat of Your Story
One of the most crucial elements of any novel is the setting. It's like a stage on which your characters play out the story.
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Meet author Michael Ehret
Michael Ehret is a freelance book editor with my publisher, Scrivenings Press. Mike's first book, Big Love, just released, and I'm so excited to have him on the blog today!
