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Funerals would be the death of me.
What is Story Structure Anyway?
Every article, short story, novel or nonfiction book has underlying structure. Your writing is the canvas of a tent and the structure—regardless of your form or genre—are the pegs and stakes that hold it up.
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Four Things a Writer Can Learn from Watching a Film
Writers can learn from studying films. I recently watched a fun movie on Netflix that reinforced a few things about writing strong stories.
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Top Four Things I Love about Scrivener
Writers need writing software. I’ve been writing with Scrivener for eight years, and I love many things about using this software. Especially how easily it helps me organize my writing. When you talk about software, some programs have a hefty price tag. Others need to include a class on how to use it. For the …
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Flash Fiction For You
Sunlight made him blink. The warmth flowed through every cell, thawing him. He was the first crocus of spring, awoken from winter’s slumber by the persistence of the glowing orb in the sky. He sucked in the air. It tasted fresh, pure, clean. For someone who’d been buried alive for months, it energized him as …
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How Often to Write – Part Two
Last week, we went head-to-head with experts about the idea that a person should write every day. Read that post here. Today, we’ll talk about two other things to consider while determining how often you should write to keep your muscles toned and stories flowing. Find Your Inspiration Another question I’ve often asked my clients …
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How Often Should You Write
Writers write. “Experts” disagree about how often a writer should sit down and spew words to grow or maintain literary prowess. I’m not sure there’s such a thing as an expert on this topic. The only expert on what works for you is you. And for what works best for my writing life? I’m the …
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Are You Ready for a Writing Critique?
There comes a time when every writer needs someone to read their work and tell them what’s good about it. The key is not getting that input too early or too late in the process.So how do you know when you’re ready for a critique of your writing? You’ve done more than just write the …
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Entering Wonder Land – Part 2
**Did you miss part one? Read it here. The door of the gorgeous log home swung open, and a lean man stepped out. Skye sensed his magic immediately. It was woodsman magic, tied to trees and the roots that anchored them into the ground. Before humanity took over the earth, a race of indigents specialized …
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Entering Wonder Land
She must have taken a wrong turn and skidded down a rabbit hole. Except this wasn’t Wonderland. Or even wonderful. Skye Reynolds checked the address on her phone against the wooden signpost at the edge of a rutted drive. Her foot pushed harder against the brake pedal. Sure, the rutted track beyond the post looked …
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