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Writing Tip Classics: Dialogue

From Linda S. Clare: What’s a sidestep and how do you use it? Redirection and Sidestep are Equals. I’ve called... Read more »

1 comment | April 4, 2015, 1:21 pm

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Tips When Writing Multiple POV Novels

From Writers Helping Writers: Today YA author Lisa Gail Green is here to offer some thoughts on writing multiple POVs.... Read more »

Comment | March 15, 2015, 10:36 am

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Competitions for Writers: February and March 2015

Homestart Bridgwater Short Story Prize is being run in aid of an independent registered charity offering support to families facing difficulties... Read more »

Comment | February 25, 2015, 5:53 am

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Word Count? How Long Should My Book Be?

If you are currently working on your manuscript, you've probably wondered how long your book should be or what the... Read more »

Comment | February 13, 2015, 1:45 pm

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Learning to Love the Synopsis

There are those who say writing the query and/or the synopsis of the novel is harder than writing the entire... Read more »

Comment | February 9, 2015, 11:55 am

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The New Self Publishing Paradigm – Mira Reisberg

While self-publishing is not for everyone, with new technologies and resources it is a wonderful option for those who are... Read more »

Comment | February 3, 2015, 2:23 pm

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Nikki Woods Shares Tips for Your 2015 Writing Plan.

Have you set your writing goals for 2015? Do you have a plan?

Comment | February 2, 2015, 6:05 pm

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‘Comprised of’ vs. ‘Composed of’: A Test

The phrases ‘composed of' and ‘comprised of' appear in business documents daily, raising doubts in writers' and readers' minds. Which... Read more »

Comment | January 19, 2015, 5:59 pm

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Quick and Snappy Advice for Picture Book Writers

Okay: so you’ve already written a picture book… Remember that a picture book is 32 pages. In printing, the pages... Read more »

Comment | January 17, 2015, 3:17 pm

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The Prolific Author: How Many Words per Hour Can You Write?

Would you like to be much more productive as a writer? It’s possible, and you don’t have to turn into... Read more »

Comment | January 13, 2015, 12:39 pm

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Face Fear the Wright Way and Write Your Best Work

It’s dreadful. It’s suffocating. It’s absolutely, completely and utterly, debilitating. Yes. Yes it can be. It can be all of those... Read more »

Comment | January 12, 2015, 5:26 am

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Past Tense v. Present Tense

Most novels feature the viewpoint character telling the story using the past tense. Yet more and more, readers are embracing... Read more »

Comment | January 11, 2015, 11:40 am

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Be Your Character

1. Sit in a chair and pretend you are your character. Think, move, talk, feel, and act like your character.... Read more »

Comment | January 8, 2015, 6:07 am

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21-Days to Goal: How to Be Your Best at the Start of the New Year

The trick to starting off the new year on more solid-footing, begin now. 1) Think about how you'd like 2015... Read more »

Comment | January 7, 2015, 11:07 am

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5 Ways to Squeeze Writing into Your Busy Schedule

1. Take advantage of the quiet moments: There's always an eye in the storm. The baby is quiet. The phone... Read more »

Comment | January 6, 2015, 5:44 pm

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Children’s Book

You’ve come up with a great idea for a book or magazine story for children. You’ve let it rumble around... Read more »

Comment | January 5, 2015, 5:39 pm

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52 Things – Ideas for Writers for 2015

If you look online you'll see lots of spin-offs on the 52 things concept — 52 things you want to... Read more »

Comment | January 2, 2015, 5:55 pm

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