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Writing Tips: Giving Your Characters Their Character

Originally posted on ronovanwrites:
This is the third installment of creating characters. First it was Creating Character Names which is more involved than slapping some random guy’s handle on a person. Then we talked about What to Avoid when Creating Characters. Now that you have your character ideas and names, it’s time to develop the…

Writing Tips: Things to Avoid When Creating Characters

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New Podcast Up: Take a Vacation Not a Trip

Originally posted on Writing Is Hard Work:
In this episode we discuss the idea I put forth in a blog post last week about taking a vacation instead of going on a trip.  Ryan had some other ideas about the subject, and it turns out to be a little more individual matter than most would realize.…

Why Bad Things Happen to Round Characters

Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Announcements: In my latest interview with eBook Review Gal, I discuss my favorite types of self-promotion, my novels, and more! A small excerpt is below, but you can read the full interview by clicking here. “What would readers be surprised to know about you? I quit publishing for five…

For Writers: Exercise your body, exercise your brain

Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
For Writers: Exercise your body, exercise your brain Exercise. The dreaded e-word. I get it. People are busy. Between working and managing a healthy diet, finding the time to go for a run is difficult, but – ::sigh:: – it is important for many reasons. Taking care of yourself…

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The difference between creativity and inspiration

Originally posted on Suffolk Scribblings:
There is a big difference between creativity and inspiration yet many people assume they are the same. One of the comments I often read on Twitter is that a writer doesn’t feel in the mood, that today isn’t a creative day, that their muse isn’t with them. It sometimes comes…

Managing Multiple Projects at Once

Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Announcements: I’ve updated my publications picture! You can see it around my website, including my pages: About Me and Novels. … Managing Multiple Projects at Once Okay. So here’s the truth. I’m not an expert on this topic. Personally, I’m struggling with this right now. While I’ve never found…

Soldiers vs. Aliens…it’s Phoenix Comicon panels! #milspecfic #writingtips

Originally posted on Jami Gray's Blog:
The wild and strange phenomena whipped through Phoenix a few weeks back under the guise of the Phoenix Comicon. The Knight managed to snag a family photo op with the legendary Nathan Fillion, which we have since decided to use for our next Christmas Card. Seriously, we have…

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