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7 Words You Need to Stop Capitalizing

When writing your blog or creating a Facebook post be sure you are using capitalization correctly. Capitalization matters. When you... Read more »

Comment | December 15, 2014, 6:10 pm

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Close Third Person Point of View

First person or third person, what will you write? The PoV you choose is a lot like … deciding where to... Read more »

Comment | December 15, 2014, 1:00 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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The Importance Of Researching The Market – Lynne Garner

Want to know why it's important to do your research? Lynne Garner, author of Bad Manners Benjie, shares her secrets... Read more »

Comment | December 13, 2014, 5:00 pm

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Why You Need To Do Something Stupid (To Succeed As An Artist)

You keep putting off writing that book you've had in your head forever but why? If you think about it... Read more »

Comment | December 13, 2014, 6:00 am

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American Cover Reveal: ‘Cuckoo Song’ by Frances Hardinge

On Fuse 8 this week, Elizabeth Bird compares book covers from the US and UK! Bird even gets permission to show... Read more »

Comment | December 12, 2014, 6:00 pm

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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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Win a Writer’s Retreat in Iceland

One lucky writer will win a free delegate's ticket to the 2015 Iceland Writers Retreat. Could it be you? Keep reading... Read more »

Comment | December 12, 2014, 1:21 pm

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Tax Deductions Every Writer Should Know About

As authors round up receipts to prepare for taxes from 2014, Neal Litherland shares reminders about what to be on... Read more »

Comment | December 11, 2014, 10:41 pm

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Susanna Leonard Hill: The 4th Annual Holiday Writing Contest!

Time for a fun contest! Maybe you've been thinking about writing a holiday story or maybe you're looking for a seasonal writing... Read more »

Comment | December 10, 2014, 6:15 pm

Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius

Watch this funny and inspirational talk! Author of Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, has an honest discussion directed at all creative-types... Read more »

Comment | December 9, 2014, 6:00 pm

Kids Books With Good Hooks

Know what a good hook is? Find out some basic tips on writing one and over a dozen examples of... Read more »

Comment | December 7, 2014, 6:45 am

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The Importance of Scaring Children

Has Holly Black's Doll Bones ushered in a new era of scary books for kids? Evangeline Lilly must be hoping so.... Read more »

Comment | December 7, 2014, 6:30 am

Top 10 Writing Rules From Famous Writers

What do successful authors including Stephen King, George Orwell, and Andrew Morton advise other writers? Perfect reminders for everyone when... Read more »

Comment | December 5, 2014, 7:04 pm