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June 11, 2017

Emotional Beats: Driving

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Back in September, I published Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings. As promised, I will be posting the book on my blog. So, here is the next installment, continuing Part 3…
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Published on June 11, 2017 12:40

Why Support my Thunderclap?

Originally posted on Pearls Before Swine:
Thunderclap is a pretty new platform, launching April 28, 2009. The platform is just starting to gain momentum and is still a challenge to work with for many. For that, I thought I’d talk…
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Published on June 11, 2017 12:29

June 10, 2017

Why We Compare Ourselves to Other Writers (and How We Can Stop)

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Lauren Sapala For writers, there are two proven harmful effects of engaging in too much social media. (And let me say first that I’m guilty of overindulgence myself—it’s easy to start…
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Published on June 10, 2017 17:09

How to Research a Location You Haven’t Actually Been To

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Helena Fairfax If you’ve been following my blog for a while, or read any of my books, you’ll know how important setting is to me in my writing. In this post about Richmond…
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Published on June 10, 2017 12:44

June 8, 2017

For those who like a little #Fantasy with their #SCIFI …Divided Serenity #FREE Today! #SFF

Originally posted on G.L. Cromarty:
For those who like a little Fantasy with their Sci-fi… Divided Serenity (Divided World Book One) Ten years have passed since John Tanis tried to kill his best friend. Not finishing the job is…
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Published on June 08, 2017 18:29

Repetition in marketing.

Originally posted on Lizzie Chantree:
I have recently been working on some marketing ideas and came across an article that said that a customer needs to see an image or product seven times for it to stick in their mind.…
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Published on June 08, 2017 18:26

15 Tips for Writing Poetry

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Jacqui Murray Poetry is not something I’m good at writing so I enjoy it vicariously through online friends like this amazing poem by Diana over at Myths of the Mirror or…
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Published on June 08, 2017 18:02

#amblogging: How to use WordPress to Publicize your blog posts

Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy:
Blogging is one thing writers need to do regularly, even if it is only once or twice a month. However, it’s hard to gain readers when you first begin to blog. After…
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Published on June 08, 2017 17:29

June 7, 2017

Ninety-Nine Ways to Fail in Writing, Publishing, and Marketing

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Dr. Kent Gustavson When it comes to writing, publishing, and marketing a book, there are many mistakes to be made (many more than 99). The #1 most important mistake NOT to…
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Published on June 07, 2017 17:14

So… Cock-up? The Phrase Finder

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
One of my favorite pastimes is to find out the origins of common sayings or phrases. So, I was thrilled when my author friend Sebastian White (of Quirky Claus fame)  alerted me to The Phrase…
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Published on June 07, 2017 16:52