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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…
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Are you a plotter or pantser?
If you write, you probably know if you’re a plotter or pantser. If you’re new to writing, though, you may be wondering what the difference is! The plotter – Some people are methodical…
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How to hook your reader
What I love about this blog, is that I can share things as I learn. And, what I’ve been learning about is how to hook your reader! Hook is one of the writing…
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What drives your story – character or plot?
What is your writing style? What drives your story? Is it character- or plot-driven? Do you know what that means? I think when we read a book and we like that style, we…
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Writing conferences – why you should go!
I just attended my first writing conference last weekend! And I wish I’d gone long before now. I want to share my experience and give you some tips for attending writing conferences! For…
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How do you pick your writing genre?
How do you pick your writing genre if you read multiple genres? Have you heard this before – write what you read? The problem for me is I read all different kinds of…
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Writing terms writers need to know
Learning to write well is an ongoing, life-long process. Learning writing terms is too! There are so many and I’m just learning, but I hope this “dictionary” will help you as you write.…
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What do you do when nano is over?
Do you do nano? What is nano? I’m glad you asked! NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month — NaNoWriMo! It’s held every November and according to the website NaNoWriMo “is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit…