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Posts by Becca Puglisi

10 Things You Don’t Want In Your Novel

June 26, 2013

10 Things You Don’t Want In Your Novel

June 26, 2013

While many talk about the elements you need for a successful novel, editor Jodie Renner wants to save you heartache by discussing all the things you DON’T want in your…

Using a Critique Checklist (Like This One)

June 19, 2013

Using a Critique Checklist (Like This One)

June 19, 2013

When writers ask me for advice, I emphasize the importance of finding a critique group or partners. These support systems are invaluable for adding the objectivity we lack and helping…

Physical Feature Entry: Athletic Build

June 15, 2013

Physical Feature Entry: Athletic Build

June 15, 2013

Physical description of a character can be difficult to convey—too much will slow the pace or feel ‘list-like’, while too little will not allow readers to form a clear mental…

Foreign Rights Agents: Everything You Need To Know (& Why You May Want One!)

June 11, 2013

Foreign Rights Agents: Everything You Need To Know (& Why You May Want One!)

June 11, 2013

Foreign Rights. Now more than ever, we’re seeing translation rights buzz and increasing a book’s global range. And why not? Authors work incredibly hard to create the best book they…

Hidden Emotion: Using The “Just Act Normal” Technique

May 8, 2013

Hidden Emotion: Using The “Just Act Normal” Technique

May 8, 2013

As humans, we value honesty, but in truth, to protect ourselves from harm, we often turn to deception, especially where emotions are concerned. We mislead others to think we’re feeling…

Physical Attributes Entry: Cheeks

April 6, 2013

Physical Attributes Entry: Cheeks

April 6, 2013

Physical description of a character can be difficult to convey—too much will slow the pace or feel ‘list-like’, while too little will not allow readers to form a clear mental…

Realistic Dialogue Exchanges: Showing Communication Breakdowns

April 3, 2013

Realistic Dialogue Exchanges: Showing Communication Breakdowns

April 3, 2013

Author & story expert David Corbett offers us some great techniques on how to show a realistic, tension-filled communication breakdown between characters. It’s often said that the writing of dialog…

Physical Feature Entry: Faces

March 30, 2013

Physical Feature Entry: Faces

March 30, 2013

Physical description of a character can be difficult to convey—too much will slow the pace or feel ‘list-like’, while too little will not allow readers to form a clear mental…

Physical Feature Entry: Fingers

March 23, 2013

Physical Feature Entry: Fingers

March 23, 2013

Physical description of a character can be difficult to convey—too much will slow the pace or feel ‘list-like’, while too little will not allow readers to form a clear mental…

Physical Attribute: Toenails

March 16, 2013

Physical Attribute: Toenails

March 16, 2013

Physical description of a character can be difficult to convey—too much will slow the pace or feel ‘list-like’, while too little will not allow readers to form a clear mental…