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Crafting Unforgettable Characters: A Guide for Authors
In storytelling, 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. Crafting memorable characters is an…
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Diving into Themes: A Fun Guide for Authors and Readers
Hey there, fellow authors and readers! Let’s talk about something that makes stories pop: themes! Yep, those messages hiding behind characters and plot twists. Whether you’re an author crafting your next novel or…
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How to choose your premise and concept when writing your novel
When you write, you want every part of your story to fit seamlessly. As readers, we notice when that doesn’t happen. At the heart of this lies the pivotal decision of selecting a…
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Defining your genre and audience as a writer
In my checklist – 10 steps to plan your novel – the first step is to define your genre and audience. If you’re anything like me, that was NOT the first thing I…
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Mastering Success: A Guide to Setting SMART Goals for Writers
To start 2024 off, I am going to be setting goals – SMART goals. This isn’t something I normally do, or if I do they aren’t measurable or specific. To learn more about…
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Meet Heather Tabers ~ Historical Romance with Grit & Grace
I love to read about other writers, so I’m introducing one to you – Heather Tabers who writes historical romance with grit and grace. I met Heather when I used to blog for…
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Top 10 Books Writers Need
Writing is a solitary life. It’s not easy, but I find it lots of fun. One thing all writers need are great books to help them with plotting, editing, finding the right words…
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My ultimate writing goals
My ultimate writing goals were to be traditionally published and write tons of books. I never dreamed about being rich – I just wanted to write. Then I started writing. The first thing…
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World-building – why every author must use it in their novels
I’m part of a critique group composed mostly of fantasy/sci-fi writers. They talk a lot about world-building, and at first I didn’t know what they meant. But over time, I’ve realized all writers…
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How I learn from my mistakes and failures in my writing
This year, I’m choosing to be thankful for, and learn from, my mistakes and failures. Especially in my writing. The last few years have been full of challenges. And change. And loss. Not…