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April 19, 2017

My 4 Rules for Writing a Book Series

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Chloe-Anne Ross So I’m about to start writing a trilogy, something I’ve never done before. I’ve got everything I need for a good story: characters I want to follow and a story…
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Published on April 19, 2017 18:54

April 18, 2017

What Writing Taught Me About Exercise

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Kate Colby Believe it or not, I used to be a “sporty” kid. Now, I’m not saying that I had great athletic talent (far from it), but I played basketball for…
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Published on April 18, 2017 20:15

Weaving History into Contemporary Fiction—RRBC Tour Stop

 Hi! Welcome to Rave Reviews Book Club’s Spring Book & Block Party. (For all the stops and oodles of chances to win a myriad of prizes, check out all the RRBC posts throughout the month-long tour.) This stop? Staci Troilo’s…
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Published on April 18, 2017 17:59

April 17, 2017

How Being Patient Improved My Writing

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
  ? by Millie Ho This year, I really started to work on improving my patience as a writer. I realized that most of my writing problems were psychological instead of technical, and…
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Published on April 17, 2017 15:06

Tips for a Successful Book Signing

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hey, SEers! Mae here today. Got your pen handy? It’s time to sign some books!  
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Published on April 17, 2017 15:06

The 7 Best Free Online Resources to Improve Your Writing Skills

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
This is a guest post by Jane Bolto. With a background in Marketing, Jane currently works as a Content Specialist at Nybizdb.com. She’s always willing to share her passion for new marketing strategies. Best…
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Published on April 17, 2017 15:06

Things You Learn A Year Into Writing A Novel #MondayBlogs #Writers

Originally posted on BlondeWriteMore:
It is now over a year since I first started writing my debut novel. It?feels like a long time to me but in the novel-writing world its pretty short.?In this article from Bustle it reportedly took…
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Published on April 17, 2017 15:05

10 Writing Memes That Spoke to Me

Originally posted on The Long and Short Stories of Life:
Yes, Idris Elba, I should. And I will as soon as I’m done mooning over you. Maybe I’ll make you the hero in my next book and then I can stare…
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Published on April 17, 2017 15:05

April 16, 2017

Invitation

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
At five o’clock the table’s laid, The kettle’s boiled, The scones are made. The china’s polished, silver gleams All ready for a guest it seems… Yet here I sit, I’m all alone,…
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Published on April 16, 2017 13:34

April 15, 2017

Favorite Writing Advice: Adding Tension to Your Story

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by John Briggs One simple idea can give your story much-needed tension. One phrase — one sentence, really — can help most authors make their stories more tense, more dramatic, more gripping.…
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Published on April 15, 2017 14:49