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October 14, 2016

How to overcome your fear of Scrivener

Originally posted on jean's writing:
New and changing technology is oftentimes intimidating, especially to those of us who are comfortable with our old tools. However, we can’t become sidelined because we are afraid of change. Even though I really do get tired of constant updates. I mean can’t Apple leave my iPhone alone. Oops, sorry…
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Published on October 14, 2016 17:07

The Druid’s cure

Originally posted on Sue Vincent - Daily Echo:
The bug had well and truly taken me by the throat; if speaking was bad, swallowing was well-nigh impossible. Still, sitting around wasn’t going to help. “What about the Druid?” As good an idea as any under the circumstances. We drove through the hills, heading farther and…
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Published on October 14, 2016 13:50

The Bow of Destiny Character Interview: Spark

As I mentioned on on release day, I added an animal character to The Bow of Destiny at the suggestion of a beta reader. What I settled on was a dog based on my German Shepherds and named him Spark. If you haven’t read the part of the scavenger hunt from Monday please take a […]
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Published on October 14, 2016 06:00

Using Word Choice to Establish a Mood in Your Writing

Creating a mood and an atmosphere in your writing is critical to hook readers and keep them reading. Your word choice is instrumental in establishing that mood. Source: Using Word Choice to Establish a Mood in Your WritingFiled under: Uncategorized
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Published on October 14, 2016 05:37

October 13, 2016

Under Construction – Templates and Scrivener

Like any construction project, your writing is only as good as the foundation. With Scrivener templates can play an important role in creating your next writing project and the ease with which you progress. Templates can be like blueprints for your projects so let’s take a look at them today. I’ve recently written about uses […]
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Published on October 13, 2016 23:00

Applying the Mirror Structure to Stories

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by S.E. Jones Again, Mirror structure means: – Finish what you start – Resolve the relationship questions that you pose – Fulfill the promises made to the reader. But how does this actually work? Well let’s look at these points in more detail. -Finish what you start:…
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Published on October 13, 2016 19:32

Basics Every Indie Author Needs Before Publishing a Book – Guest Post…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
When I published my first book, I didn’t see my writing as a business. It was just me doing what I’ve always wanted to do. However, as I began to learn and as I continue to learn, I quickly discovered why Self-Publishing requires so much…
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Published on October 13, 2016 19:28

Preparing to Write: How to Brainstorm Effectively

Before you begin to write, you need to prepare. And that starts with a brainstorm. This article will talk about topics to brainstorm and how to start. Source: Preparing to Write: How to Brainstorm EffectivelyFiled under: Uncategorized
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Published on October 13, 2016 08:24

For Noobs: 10 Ways Google Ranks Your Website [INFOGRAPHIC]

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Excerpt from an article by Sarah Snow of Social Media Today (SMT): There’s a reason that “Google” has become a verb. And you need Google to love your website. This infographic from Indus Net Technologies breaks down into 10 simple steps what you need to…
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Published on October 13, 2016 07:51

How to Promote Your Video Trailers on Social Media – Infographic…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
The following Infographic was primarily made for Companies but AUTHORS can apply its ideas to market Book Promo Videos
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Published on October 13, 2016 05:34