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May 8, 2017

#amwriting: creating intimacy: Point of View

Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy:
Narration is the use of a written or spoken commentary to convey a story to an audience. Wikipedia explains that a narrative consists of three components: Narrative point of view: the perspective (or type of personal or…
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Published on May 08, 2017 12:15

Author Media Kit, Part 3—One Sheet and Biography

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Today, we continue our discussion of the author’s media kit. If you missed the earlier installments, click the links to catch up. Part 1: What Your Author Website is Likely Missing (a brief intro) Part…
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Published on May 08, 2017 12:13

No Wasted Ink Writer’s Links

Originally posted on No Wasted Ink:
Here we are at another Monday.  It is time for ten writing article links from No Wasted Ink.  Most of the articles this week are general writing tips, but I tossed in a nice…
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Published on May 08, 2017 12:12

Bargain Book of the Week – Come Home to Me

Originally posted on The Book Review Directory:
? This series highlights inexpensive, free, or discounted books to give you, dear reader, the most options on what to read. Come Home to Me Free, reduced from $3.99 Jake Owens is tired…
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Published on May 08, 2017 12:12

May 6, 2017

How To Get To Know Your Characters – Take Them Shopping! #SundayBlogShare #Writers

Originally posted on BlondeWriteMore:
? Do you want to get to know your fictional characters? Do you feel like you and your characters need to bond? Don’t despair!?I have an amazing new trick for writing better characters. It involves two…
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Published on May 06, 2017 23:13

7 Ways To Build An Email List For Your New eBook

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
“How do I find subscribers for my newsletter” is one of the most common questions I’m asked. I’ve already posted a couple of posts on the subject, but here is Michelle Deery with some…
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Published on May 06, 2017 23:12

This is Why Character Development Takes So Long to Master

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
by Meg Dowell On a page, you are in control of time. Outside of it, you aren’t. I have read and experienced many fascinating stories in my lifetime. I have also experienced many poorly…
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Published on May 06, 2017 20:39

May 5, 2017

How to Concentrate on Your Work Without Getting Distracted

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Stephanie O’Brien In today’s distraction-packed world, it can be a challenge to focus on one task for a protracted period of time. You’re just getting into the groove, your train of thought…
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Published on May 05, 2017 13:19

Infographic: Writing Dynamic Characters

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
A common criticism of fiction — be it in film, television, or novels — is often laid against characters seen as “flat” or “two-dimensional.” Modern audiences know when a protagonist or supporting character isn’t…
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Published on May 05, 2017 13:09

Do you suffer from a fear of words?

Originally posted on jean's writing:
Do you see your story in pictures or words? Then you might be a visual writer. After reading Nancy Friedman‘s post, I’m convinced. I’m a visual writer. Because I see glimpses of a story and then…
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Published on May 05, 2017 13:07