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January 9, 2017

Free Paper Textures and Tutorial

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Drawing by hibbay. Click for more of her awesome work. I do a lot of my own design work, and I know that many of you do, too. I guess it’s one of the…
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Published on January 09, 2017 10:30

Writing Time: Selfish, Selfless, or Saving Others?

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Christopher Slater I will start out by saying that this is a perfect example of what is meant by the phrase, “Doctor, heal thyself!” I am the absolute worst at not…
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Published on January 09, 2017 10:29

15 Things You Consider Once Your Draft Is With Beta-Readers #SundayBlogShare #AmWriting

Originally posted on BlondeWriteMore:
Once you send out your draft to beta-readers you can expect a few sleepless nights, some solitary walks in the rain and a period of nervous reflection. Here are 15 things you consider during this troubling…
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Published on January 09, 2017 10:26

10 Things My Creative Friends Have Taught Me #Monday Blogs #BloggingGals #AmWriting

Originally posted on BlondeWriteMore:
2016 was the year I started listening to those around me. After spending the first part of the year dismissing advice and top tips from my creative friends (as I thought I knew best… sigh!) I…
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Published on January 09, 2017 10:24

#PoweredByIndie: Amazon’s Latest Indie Initiative

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Chris McMullen alerted me to a brand new Amazon initiative that aims at supporting Indie authors: the #PoweredByIndie hashtag. Amazon is encouraging indie authors to use the #PoweredByIndie hashtag on relevant social media posts,…
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Published on January 09, 2017 10:23

Finishing Off That First Draft

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Teagan Berry Like many writers before me, and sure to be many writers after, I find the final push towards that completed first draft is extremely difficult. For some reason, the…[image error]
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Published on January 09, 2017 10:15

January 6, 2017

Steps to Make Your Minor Characters Exciting

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by John Briggs I’ve known plenty of authors who spend hours creating character sheets for their main characters, worry about what their shoe size is, favorite color, and the name of their…
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Published on January 06, 2017 15:55

January 5, 2017

35 Things You Don’t See When You Buy A Book #AmWriting #Writer #Author

Originally posted on BlondeWriteMore:
? The idea for this post came to me after I did some research on the ‘overnight literary success myth.’ I have always been intrigued by the term and the notion that success JUSThappens to authors.…
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Published on January 05, 2017 19:25

Revision and Technique

Originally posted on MDellert-dot-Com:
Before beginning a revision project, it’s important to consider several technical matters. Just as important is to keep in mind that these aren’t rules, but principles that will encourage you to make informed choices about your…
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Published on January 05, 2017 19:25

20 Ways to Get Yourself Out There as a Writer

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Kelly D. Smith 1. Get out there! Meet people, and don’t be scared to say you are a writer. 2. Blog- now, is blogging really worth it? I’m not sure, I’m…
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Published on January 05, 2017 19:20