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What, Why, How: Multi-genre YA Author A.L. Sirois

Prolific YA author A. L. Sirois taught himself to writer smarter and more carefully.

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Creative Brain vs. Numbers: A Love-Hate Math Story Problem

My brain glitches over reading numbers aloud, but not because I'm dumb or lack math skills; the issue is more likely verbal processing or retrieval of number concepts. This is quite common in people who are strong in language or creative thinking.

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Romance rides high on the genre wave. Maybe.

Two different surveys show the most popular genre by state and the most read fiction book by state for 2024. But they don't match up!

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10 Character Tips Every Novelist Should Know

Here are ten tips to help you build compelling fictional characters that readers can relate to.

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Not Everyone is Going to Like You

Not everyone is going to like who you are, but you don’t owe anyone the comfort of staying small, or the courtesy of fitting their frame.

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What, Why, How: Poet Karin Hoffecker

Karin Hoffecker's poetry is a way of honoring her internal map by exploring deep emotions shaped by the experiences of loss and grief.

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Dinner with Elmore Leonard (sort of)

A side of grits and a portrait of the Dickens of Detroit The specials at a local restaurant the other evening were called “A Taste of New Orleans,” and my Blackened Twin Filets Diablo with jumbo shrimp, tomato butter, white wine, herbs and white cheddar grits didn’t disappoint. Far more interesting, however was the portrait […]

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Beyond the Smile: Elevating Character and Emotions in Writing

Don't let the word smile do all the heavy lifting when it comes to characters and their emotions. Here are two ways to mix it up and a writing exercise.

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A (Mostly) Clean Challenge: Writing a Novel with Minimal Profanity

My challenge was to convey strong emotions, tension, or humor without relying on profanity in my upcoming novel. It pushed me to be more inventive with dialogue.

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What, Why, How: Children’s Author Rebecca Weber celebrates neurodivergence

Author Rebecca Weber crafts magical middle-grade adventures that celebrate neurodivergence, helping kids see their differences as strengths.

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