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4 Ways Querying A Novel Is Like A Religion
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
4 Ways Querying A Novel Is Like A Religion Most agents, especially in America, like query letters. These are somewhat formulaic introductions to your novel’s characters and plot, that give the agent a feel for your writing style and story. (I’ve heard ones in the UK and…
Character Quotes from Under the Western Sky by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
Bobby had to admit that nothing beat a miniskirt for being erotic and evocative while still covering up the most important bits of a woman’s anatomy. “Okay, Mom. I’ll call you when I get in. Love you too!” She hung up and smiled at Bobby. “Put your tongue…
Four Ways to Get Your Setting Right – Even If You Haven’t Been There – by Lynne Cantrell…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
On Indies Unlimited site: It’s hard enough to write about a place you know well. What do you do when your story takes place somewhere you’ve never been? Let’s say you have a great idea for a novel set in Granada, Spain, but you’ve never…
How to make your characters likable?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Or… Is it necessary that every character be likable? Need all characters be — pleasant, nice friendly, agreeable, affable, amiable, genial, personable, charming, popular, good-natured, engaging, appealing endearing convivial, congenial, simpatico, winning, delightful, enchanting, lovable, adorable, sweet, or lovely? Recently, I just finished a book but didn’t like a…
My WIP And Men And Women Descriptions In Literature
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Image: Pixabay My current Work In Progress (WIP) is a sci-fi mystery romance taking place 100 years from now on a Greek island. Its working title is Clones (it will change) and yes, I know this is the first time I mention it. I started writing it with a…
Springing into action
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
It is spring in the south…flowers are opening, birds are singing, and the heating has finally gone off. It is actually warm and sunny… …and I’m heading north instead for the Silent Eye’s annual workshop. On the upside, that means I will see spring for a couple…
Learn How To Self-Edit #AuthorToolboxBlogHop: Flashback Vs. Backstory
Originally posted on Kristina Stanley:
Thank you, Raimey Gallant for organizing the #AuthorToolboxBlogHop. This is a monthly blog hop on the theme of resources/learning for authors: posts related to the craft of writing, editing, querying, marketing, publishing, blogging tips for authors, reviews of author-related products, anything that an author would find helpful. To continue hopping through other…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 