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11 Novelist-Tested Ways to Defeat Writer’s Block

October 13, 2014

11 Novelist-Tested Ways to Defeat Writer’s Block

October 13, 2014

Warren Adler, author of The War of The Roses and Random Heartshas accumulated some tried-and-true methods for getting un-stuck, and he’s here today to share them with us… 1. Reread…

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Strategic Thinking

October 11, 2014

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Strategic Thinking

October 11, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Predicting the Weather

October 4, 2014

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Predicting the Weather

October 4, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Emotional Description: 3 Common Problems with Show & Tell

September 23, 2014

Emotional Description: 3 Common Problems with Show & Tell

September 23, 2014

Writing compelling emotional moments is the lifeblood of any story and the key to building a relationship between characters and readers. Yet steering clear of the show-don’t-tell pitfalls requires practice…

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Mimicking

September 20, 2014

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Mimicking

September 20, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talents and Skills Thesaurus: Blending In

September 13, 2014

Talents and Skills Thesaurus: Blending In

September 13, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Repurposing

September 6, 2014

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Repurposing

September 6, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Reading People

August 30, 2014

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Reading People

August 30, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talent & Skill Thesaurus: Mentalism

August 23, 2014

Talent & Skill Thesaurus: Mentalism

August 23, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Using the Dark Side of Your Protagonist’s Best Qualities

August 19, 2014

Using the Dark Side of Your Protagonist’s Best Qualities

August 19, 2014

Every hero or heroine needs attributes and strengths to see them through the tough times ahead in the story, yet like all things, positive traits have a dark side. Anything,…