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Posts by Becca Puglisi

A Mother Lode of Resources on Strong First Pages

November 1, 2018

A Mother Lode of Resources on Strong First Pages

November 1, 2018

As many of you know, I run a monthly critique contest here at the blog, where I offer to read first pages and share my feedback. People are so grateful…

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Mechanical Engineer

October 27, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Mechanical Engineer

October 27, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

What Can Flash Fiction Do For Novel Writers?

October 23, 2018

What Can Flash Fiction Do For Novel Writers?

October 23, 2018

Are you familiar with flash fiction? Have you dismissed it because you write novels or screenplays or something significantly longer? Well, don’t give up on it just yet. Writing and…

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: General Contractor

October 13, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: General Contractor

October 13, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Pilot

September 22, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Pilot

September 22, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Referee

September 8, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Referee

September 8, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

Distribution: Should You Go Wide or Narrow?

August 28, 2018

Distribution: Should You Go Wide or Narrow?

August 28, 2018

How should I distribute my books? Do I stick with one marketplace and possibly limit my options, or do I diversify and risk spreading myself too thin? These are questions…

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Locksmith

August 25, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Locksmith

August 25, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Tattoo Artist

August 11, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Tattoo Artist

August 11, 2018

Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…

Need to Add Depth to a Character? Consider A Quirk

July 26, 2018

Need to Add Depth to a Character? Consider A Quirk

July 26, 2018

We talk a lot here at the blog about strong, unforgettable characters. Which ones do I most vividly remember? What makes them so unforgettable? One of the common denominators is…