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The Very Best Articles on Writing for 2014 (on Positive Writer)

I wanted to do something a little different with this roundup: Instead of me choosing my favorite articles of 2014,... Read more »

Comment | December 31, 2014, 11:35 am

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The BookBaby Blog’s Top 10 Articles From 2014

From The BookBaby Blog: We published a lot of articles this year, providing independent authors with free tips on how to write,... Read more »

Comment | December 30, 2014, 5:43 pm

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The Semicolon: Grammar’s Most Misunderstood Punctuation Mark

From Huffington Post: Today we tackle a subject that has sharply divided writers for generations. Those of you with delicate constitutions... Read more »

Comment | December 29, 2014, 5:32 am

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TypWrittr Is a Simple, Distraction-Free Writing Webapp

Whether you’re starting the next great novel or you just have your own thoughts you’d like to get down without... Read more »

1 comment | December 26, 2014, 6:21 am

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Writing Dialogue: 10 Tips to Help You

10 dialog writing tips!

Comment | December 24, 2014, 12:19 pm

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Competitions for Writers: January and February 2015

Competitions from around the world for both established and emerging writers. Find out more at Aeroramme Writers’Studio.

Comment | December 23, 2014, 1:28 pm

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Publication Opportunities for Writers: January and February 2015

Over 50 publication opportunities for both established and emerging writers. Find out more at Aerogramme Writers’ Studio.

Comment | December 22, 2014, 6:11 pm

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Season’s Greetings Super Contest

In honor of the end of the year and awesome new beginnings with the upcoming Chapter Book Alchemist interactive e-course, starting... Read more »

Comment | December 21, 2014, 12:59 pm

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Picture Book University: Picture Book Genres

For my first lesson, we’ll be looking at the different genres. A genre is a classification of shared traits of... Read more »

Comment | December 20, 2014, 6:15 am

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Updated & Expanded: How to Get Your Book Published

If you already know the ins and outs of how to get a book published, then I hope you’ll share... Read more »

Comment | December 18, 2014, 12:20 pm

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Word Count

A guide showing the right word count for each genre and why it’s so important. The guidelines are there for a reason: economics. Not just... Read more »

Comment | December 17, 2014, 6:32 am

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Writer Tip: Keeping Out The Intruder Words

Do you know what an “intruder word” is? They are the nemesis of every writer so get to know them,... Read more »

Comment | December 16, 2014, 12:47 pm

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How to Start in the Middle

Author and educator, Linda Clare, offers tips on how to start your story with a pop of action. In real... Read more »

Comment | December 14, 2014, 6:10 am

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Overcome Your Book Doubts By Asking WHY

Book coach and author, Jennie Nash, shares her tips on overcoming writing doubts. Where should my story really start? What... Read more »

Comment | December 12, 2014, 4:21 pm

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What Are the Rules of Story?

According to Lisa Cron some authors have it all wrong when it comes to the craft of story making.   Read more »

Comment | November 18, 2014, 9:04 pm

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How I Outline! [3 Acts : 9 Blocks : 27 Chapters]

Prepping for NaNoWriMo? Check out this story structure technique using Scrivner to see if it’s a good fit for you... Read more »

Comment | November 10, 2014, 7:50 pm