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April 1, 2017
Emotional Beats: Analogies, Metaphors and Similes, Part 1
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, starting Part 3…
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, starting Part 3…
Writing Characters – Perspectives and POV #writing #amwriting
Originally posted on G.L. Cromarty:
When you start writing a book, you have a number (okay a plethora) of things to consider. But one important consideration, is the number of character perspectives your book will have. Perspectives and POV are…
When you start writing a book, you have a number (okay a plethora) of things to consider. But one important consideration, is the number of character perspectives your book will have. Perspectives and POV are…
Author Myths: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Hope Ann The writer’s life is surrounded by myths, both inside and out. ‘Oh, you are a writer? You must be rich?’ ‘A writer? Are you a starving artist? I didn’t…
? by Hope Ann The writer’s life is surrounded by myths, both inside and out. ‘Oh, you are a writer? You must be rich?’ ‘A writer? Are you a starving artist? I didn’t…
Top Writing Tips Posts of Winter 2016/2017
Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? Hello everyone! Spring is here, so it’s time to take a look back to check out the top writing tips posts of this past winter. Feel free to click any of the links…
? Hello everyone! Spring is here, so it’s time to take a look back to check out the top writing tips posts of this past winter. Feel free to click any of the links…
From Rough Draft to Finished Manuscript: Guest Post by Andy Peloquin
Originally posted on MDellert-dot-Com:
Over the last thirteen weeks and more, I’ve shared with you my own process for rewriting the first draft of your novel manuscript. But is it my way or the highway? Hardly. And thankfully, I’ve got…
Over the last thirteen weeks and more, I’ve shared with you my own process for rewriting the first draft of your novel manuscript. But is it my way or the highway? Hardly. And thankfully, I’ve got…
Self-Publishing and Formatting Quick Tips
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
One of the biggest challenges to Indies is getting a professionally published looking book when up against the costs of editing, proofreading, formatting and cover designs. If you can afford these services then foregoing…
One of the biggest challenges to Indies is getting a professionally published looking book when up against the costs of editing, proofreading, formatting and cover designs. If you can afford these services then foregoing…
When is the best time to use contractions?
Originally posted on jean's writing:
Okay, first things first. If you’ve read any of my post you know… I’m no expert. Pixabay.com But recently a fellow writer Jena C. Henry, be sure and hop over and check out her…
Okay, first things first. If you’ve read any of my post you know… I’m no expert. Pixabay.com But recently a fellow writer Jena C. Henry, be sure and hop over and check out her…
The Bleeding Pen – The Art of the Written Word
Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Christopher Slater My best friend has a unique obsession. He loves pens. Specifically, he loves trying to find really nice fountain pens. I’ve never been able to understand this focus of…
? by Christopher Slater My best friend has a unique obsession. He loves pens. Specifically, he loves trying to find really nice fountain pens. I’ve never been able to understand this focus of…
The 7 Best Literary Hoaxes
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
To celebrate April Fools’ Day, I’ve dug up my favorite literary hoaxes of all time, courtesy of Huffington Post and Atlas Obscura. 1. Jean-Baptiste Botul In February 2010, the famous French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy was duped…
To celebrate April Fools’ Day, I’ve dug up my favorite literary hoaxes of all time, courtesy of Huffington Post and Atlas Obscura. 1. Jean-Baptiste Botul In February 2010, the famous French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy was duped…
March 29, 2017
Drive – the surprising truth about what motivates us #writing
Originally posted on G.L. Cromarty:
When we start out in life, we have amazing clarity on what we want to be. Perhaps we want to be a nurse, or a vet, or a firefighter. These simple needs or aspirations that…
When we start out in life, we have amazing clarity on what we want to be. Perhaps we want to be a nurse, or a vet, or a firefighter. These simple needs or aspirations that…
