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How to Write More Words, aka, Winning at NaNo

November 8, 2018

How to Write More Words, aka, Winning at NaNo

November 8, 2018

With so many stories bouncing around in a writer’s mind, it likely comes as no surprise that most writers seek to write more—or to be more efficient in the time…

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Physical Therapist

November 3, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Physical Therapist

November 3, 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…

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: Dog Groomer

October 20, 2018

Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Dog Groomer

October 20, 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…

How to Nail the First Three Pages

October 16, 2018

How to Nail the First Three Pages

October 16, 2018

Let’s face it, talking about writing the first pages of a novel is stressful. It can strike terror into the heart of even the most seasoned writer, because as writers…

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…

Representation in Literature: Why It’s Important & How To Handle It

October 10, 2018

Representation in Literature: Why It’s Important & How To Handle It

October 10, 2018

Happy to welcome Deborah Dixon, a passionate author, editor, and racial justice activist to talk a bit on Representation in Literature, a topic of importance and something I think many…

Create Killer Twists: Learn How to Redeem Your Villain

October 9, 2018

Create Killer Twists: Learn How to Redeem Your Villain

October 9, 2018

You might think a villain can’t be redeemed. After all, they’re sinister and twisted and think killing people is a post-dinner dessert choice. But even villains are people, and, no…