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Mando Method Of Writing #amwriting
Originally posted on ARMAND ROSAMILIA:
Yeah, I know, I know… I surely didn’t invent anything and calling it the Mando Method is egotistical and unnecessary unless… you’re me. I find it comforting. Shall we move on? I am easily distracted by Facebook and e-mail and Twitter and a myriad of other time-sucks during my day…
Editing Tip #100 – When to Take a (BETA) Reader’s Advice
We all know the importance of feedback when it comes to editing, revising, and re-writing our books and stories… it’s crucial. But how do you know which advice to take and which advice to leave? It’s not as difficult as you might think. Bottom line, the more feedback you get the easier it is to…
Writing about the beast within – get your pens out for this unusual competition
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
The more humanity advances, the more it is degraded (the always cheerful) Gustave Flaubert I’m posting news about this writing competition because of the subject you have to tackle – Primitive Humanity. Your task is to write fiction of no more than 3000 words on rage, lust and those…
On another option for reviewing books …
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
A number of years ago, I had the opportunity of a 3-hour-long drive to an event with a Canadian author I’ve known for decades (but who will remain nameless here) during which we discussed many issues to do with promoting authors, publishing, and finding readers for books in…
Are you too fast or too slow?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Your pacing, is it too fast or too slow? Complications is a TV series on USA Networks. When I started watching, I found the show intriguing and fast paced tension. The story is about Dr. John Ellison, a disillusioned ER doctor. He intervenes in a drive-by shooting, saving a…
A Solid Start : The First 10 Pages of Your Novel
Originally posted on The Published Author:
How long does it take for you to know if you like a book? More importantly, how long before you realize you don’t like it? Years ago I attended a screenwriting workshop conducted by a national award winning screenwriter. The course was excellent and in many ways, eye-opening. One…
#MondayBlogs: Learning SEO: 5 Reasons It’s Now a Must for Freelance Online Writers
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Intro: SEO Terms. That single two-word combination probably put knots in someone’s stomach. It’s a necessary evil, a vital tool to use for surviving the Internet game, and today’s guest blogger, Eve Haugen, is here to explain why. She also helps you improve your footing in the SEO-crazy world.…
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