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September 20, 2016

9 Reasons why you should never check a writer’s search history #amwriting #writing

We writers love to google stuff. If we’re not writing, or staring into space, or messing about on Facebook, or—Okay youget the idea—then there’s a good chance we’re googling something to do with our latest Work in Progress. Let this…
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Published on September 20, 2016 10:11

September 19, 2016

Free Authors Tools: Blurb Preview & Yasiv

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
I have two useful (and free) author tools to share with you today, courtesy of authors John Logsdon and MM Jaye respectively. Amazon blurb preview Author Central’s formatting toolbar I’ve often shared on this…
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Published on September 19, 2016 15:17

“No Tears In The Writer” – put PASSION in your writing

Originally posted on Dan Alatorre - AUTHOR:
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Published on September 19, 2016 15:12

How to decide on the best book cover

Originally posted on jean's writing:
The cover of your book is a big decision. We all want our book to stand out, to shine brighter than all the other books. Right? But should you design your own or hire…
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Published on September 19, 2016 15:07

5 Ideas for using iBooks Author and iBooks 2

Originally posted on iteach Lounge Blog:
Introduction When the original iPad first arrived there was buzz about how this device could change education.Schools began adopting iPad programs. The iPad is an informational consumption device through which a learner can consumemassive…
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Published on September 19, 2016 14:46

Five Ways to Keep Your Characters Feeling Real in a Fantasy Setting

Originally posted on Jennifer M Eaton:
First of all, I wanted to thank Jennifer for having me on her blog today to talk about how to keep your characters feeling real in a fantasy setting. Even though my series, The…
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Published on September 19, 2016 14:45

How to Use Different Methods of Time Travel in Fiction

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? byStephanie O’Brien If one of your characters is a time traveller, there are several factors you have to account for to make sure the story stays plausible and to avoid holes in…
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Published on September 19, 2016 14:26

How To Make Lemonade When Writing Gives You Lemons #MondayMotivation #MondayBlogs

Originally posted on BlondeWriteMore:
Photo Credit: Stocksnap. When writing gives me lemons; painful episodes of writer’s block, dull characters, sagging plots, confidence issues, negative feedback and a head full of creative demons – I make lemonade! I have made so…
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Published on September 19, 2016 14:20

September 18, 2016

Lisa Burton Drops by to Tell Us About C.S. Boyack’s Short Stories and How Writing Them Differs From Novels

Originally posted on S.K. Nicholls:
Today I have a dear friend, Craig, who goes by C.S. Boyack as his author name. Craig has a spokemodel for his books, Lisa Burton, and I have invited her here to tell us…
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Published on September 18, 2016 18:55