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Is This Historical or Fantasy?
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by J.U. Scribe ? Both carry the idea of constraining something into a fixed space. We put things in boxes mainly with the purpose of organizing things to make it easier to retrieve certain items. As people we love to put things in figurative boxes whether we are consciously aware of it or…
How to know difference in your voice and a characters
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Sounds hard right? It did for me. I found myself making the process harder than it needed to be. Between my WIP, blog, and branding I tied myself in knots. Turns out I just needed to KISS. NO! Not smooching. Good grief, get your mind out of the gutter. …
The Best Ways to Use Metaphors and Other Literary Devices
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Jordan Jolley ? Literary devices are the paintbrush. The story is the painting. We’ve all been taught this ever since we learned how to read. Letters build words. Words build stories. Most of us have also been taught how to make our writing come to life, how to…
5 Things to Look For in a Book Cover
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? Book covers can be the last thing you think about as an author, but ultimately, they’re the first thing your readers will see. So how do you find a book cover that will perfectly complement the story you’ve written, edited, and worked so hard to create? These days, there…
How to honor and say thanks to the right people
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
You’re delirious with happiness. You’ve typed The End. But there is more work to do. We need to remember, someone helped us over the top. On the road to success, who helped you? Who encouraged you? There are a lot of people you need to add to the acknowledgment…
The Benefits of Co-Writing
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Felicity Annora ? Hello! And welcome back to the wonderfully, weird corner of the internet. YO GIRL IS BACK WITH A WRITING POST. So before I jump into this headfirst, there’s been some general franticness in the air for writers as NaNoWriMo fast approaches. Me and a friend…
Stuck with Your Story? Why You Keep Hitting Walls and Dead Ends in Your Writing
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Lauren Sapala ? For the longest time I had major problems doing revisions on my writing. It seemed so easy for everyone else. Why was it so hard for me? Of course, I also had trouble writing. I hardly ever experienced that state of “effortless flow” everyone talked…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 