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Why Some Books Resonate and Others Don’t

Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
I’m here to tell you why some books resonate and others don’t. Why? Because so many publishers/agents/editors are out there searching for the next big thing, and many authors are trying to become that. As authors, sometimes we stare at three or four different projects and wonder which one…

Writing About LOVE—Ditch the Cliches & Turn Up the Heat in Your Romance

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Today, we have Alex Limberg guest posting with us once again. I’d already recruited Alex to do some guest posts for me because I just love his wit and style and he’s being a huge help because yes, I am seriously sick. I’m pretty sure Hubby tried to…

Writing From the Inside Out

Originally posted on Myths of the Mirror:
The internet brims with advice on how to write (this little blog included). I most enjoy reading the ponderings of those of us who are still exploring the mystery of this craft, this art. So few absolutes exist in the realm of creativity. How wondrous that we all…

Striking the Motherlode

Originally posted on Myths of the Mirror:
image from flightfox.com Well, I have a gift for you today. NO, it’s not a book. Phew! A friend of mine shared a link with me, and when I opened it, I gasped. My knees turned to syrup, and I wiped tears of delight from my eyes. I’d…

Using Backstory Effectively

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
? Image via Flikr Creative Commons courtesy of Zoetnet. All righty. So we have been discussing “flashbacks” and I have been working hard to pull this blanket term apart because not everything that shifts back in time is the dreaded “training wheel flashback” that make us editors break…

Writer’s Resource: “Why Does My Book Not Sell? 20 Simple Fixes” by Rayne Hall

5 Weird Things About Writing That Actually Work

Originally posted on Just English:
by KAMAL SUCHARAN BURRI  Being a filmmaker and writer, I’ve discovered some ridiculous but enlightening tips that increase the potential of a writer. I was totally astonished by the fact that they worked for me. 1. Use a notepad for drafting, rather than a notebook I’ve just noticed this a few…

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