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How To Use Sound To Make Your Writing Memorable

Ellen Buikema — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:38:00 +0000

Sounds evoke memories wonderful and terrible. Join Ellen Buikema and learn how to lure readers into the story using sound and the rhythm of a scene.

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A Premise Isn’t a Plot. But it’s a Good Start.

Guest Blogger — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:46:42 +0000

Does your book have solid ideas, but no actual story? This post from Janice Hardy shows you how to discover and develop the story within the premise.

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A Case for WAS: The Much-Maligned Passive Voice

Guest Blogger — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:46:36 +0000

Kathleen Baldwin, author of A SCHOOL FOR UNUSUAL GIRLS, makes an unusually strong case for when to use the much-maligned WAS.

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POV: How Deep Should You Go?

Guest Blogger — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Do you logically understand what Deep POV is and still don't feel confident in how to write it? Then this is the post for you!

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What If My [Insert Name] Reads This?

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:56:36 +0000

Many authors fear having friends or loved ones read their writing. Are you this way? Or do you share everything. What tips do you have for other writers?

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5 More Writing Tips We Love to Hate

Guest Blogger — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Eldred Bird grabs feedback from Twitter's writing community. Here are five MORE of the least favorite tips and so-called “rules” for writing.

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