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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!
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Crafting Unforgettable Characters: A Guide for Authors
Unforgettable characters are the heartbeat of every narrative. They breathe life into the worlds we authors create, drive the plot forward, and forge connections with readers.
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Diving into Themes: A Fun Guide for Authors and Readers
Whether you're an author crafting your next novel or a reader diving into a new adventure, understanding themes can take your literary journey to a new level.
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Meet new author ~ Kim Banet
Kim Banet is a fellow Scrivenings Press author, and her debut novel, Just Another Home, released May 2024
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Crafting Compelling Character Arcs: The Heart of Fiction Writing
How much do you think about your character's arc when writing a story? What is a character arc?
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Defining your genre and audience as a writer
Defining your genre and audience is the first thing to do before you start writing your book!
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How to use the Save the Cat Beat Sheet
Do you know how to use the Save the Cat Beat Sheet? It's a novel-writing template popularized by Blake Snyder in his book "Save the Cat!"
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Authors should be speakers
Authors should be speakers – why?? For so many reasons! In October 2022, I attended the Florida Christian Writers Conference and met Michele Chynoweth. She is the author of several books and a…
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Meet Heather Tabers ~ Historical Romance with Grit & Grace
Meet author Heather Tabers! Besides writing, she creates amazing earrings and offers a coaching group for writers.
