August 30th, 2021
Double The Love (aka Pimp & Promote)
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Author Marketing | Writer's Life
Since the beginning here at Writers in the Storm, we've been all about spreading the love. And every so often, we throw the doors open for some shameless self-promotion opportunities for our readers. Our only requirement for those glorious days -- formerly called "Pimp & Promote" -- is that they double the love and promote someone else's work alongside their own.… Read the post
August 3rd, 2021
Universal Story Themes – Take It From The Kids
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Ellen Buikema | Writing Craft
by Ellen Buikema
I was privileged to work in a co-operative preschool for six years that allowed for teacher autonomy. (Bless them.) This was the stage of my career where I learned the “And then what happened?” method of storytelling. These kids were phenomenal writing teachers!… Read the post
July 23rd, 2021
The Road To Writing: Why Do YOU Do It?
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Ellen Buikema | Writer's Life
By Ellen Buikema
The road to writing is rocky. What motivates people to write their stories and endure the long journey required to send those book-babies out into the world?
Many people have a book in them to write. Thoughts traverse the mind, nudging to get written.… Read the post
June 25th, 2021
Using Weather in Fiction
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Ellen Buikema | Writing Craft
By Ellen Buikema
Weather in fiction is a powerful factor. When weather is included in a scene it adds depth and realism, pulling the reader further into the story. Every description whether in scene, tagline, or dialogue, including weather, must move the story forward.… Read the post
May 28th, 2021
Dear Readers - Share Your First Lines
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Writer's Life
Fabulous first lines tend to stick with all of us. We ponder them, agonize over them, rewrite them, and rewrite them again. And more than once, we've actually purchased a book based on breathtaking first line or paragraph.
Plus, a good first line is quotable.… Read the post
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