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January 31, 2017

9 Hot Trends In Publishing In 2017

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Image: Publishing Executive (pubexec.com) Written World Media, one of my favorite sources of information on publishing, published earlier this month a post on the trends that will define our industry in 2017 (if you…
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Published on January 31, 2017 05:25

January 30, 2017

The Right Word is the Simpler Word

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Millie Ho Note: This is a follow-up video/post to my post “To People Who Think I Use Big Words to Sound Smart”. After reading “Mystic River” by Dennis Lehane, which was full of…
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Published on January 30, 2017 18:37

6 Reasons why we write #writing #amwriting

Originally posted on G.L. Cromarty :
When we write, we do so for a myriad of reasons that can shift depending on our mood, our environment, events that have happened, or even our time in life. Sometimes, it is just…
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Published on January 30, 2017 18:37

Cover Reveal: A Desolate Hour by Mae Clair #RRBC Author

Originally posted on From the Pen of Mae Clair:
Happy Monday, everyone! I’m kicking off the week by doing a cover reveal for A Desolate Hour, the third and final book in my Point Pleasant mystery/suspense series focused on the…
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Published on January 30, 2017 18:34

Why Forgiveness Is So Important For Writers #MondayBlogs #Writers #AmWriting

Originally posted on BlondeWriteMore:
This past week I have learnt the importance of forgiveness in my creative life. It came to me after I read?Spirit Junkie – A Radical Road To Discovering Self Love And Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein. The…
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Published on January 30, 2017 18:34

Does Your Book Need a Sequel?

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by John Briggs Should your book be part of a series or a stand-alone? Creating sequels to books is big business these days. It’s the popular thing and profitable thing to do,…
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Published on January 30, 2017 18:34

Discover the truth about writing that best-seller

Originally posted on jean's writing:
According to Florence Osmund, writers need to separate truth from myth on the road to becoming a successful writer. What a relief to read that Ms. Osmund also learns the hard way, by doing. That’s me.…
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Published on January 30, 2017 18:34

3 Tips On Describing Eyes In A Story

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
NowNovel recently posted a great post on how to describe eyes in a story. As they point out, many beginning authors over-rely on eye color to create an impression of their characters, but this…
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Published on January 30, 2017 18:33

January 26, 2017

New York Times Cuts a Range of Bestseller Lists

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
by Publishers Weekly The New York Times has eliminated a number of bestsellers lists, although the exact number could not be confirmed Thursday morning. Cutting the various lists is part of an overall…
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Published on January 26, 2017 17:52

13-Week Rewrite, Week Three: The Counter-Argument

Originally posted on MDellert-dot-Com:
Thanks for joining me again! Last week, you started from the beginning, re-writing through the opening act of your first draft. You set a weekly and daily goal for yourself, you pumped up the tension in…
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Published on January 26, 2017 17:18