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My Books
Gabby’s Secret
Back cover: Third-grader Gabby Honeycutt is devastated when her teacher asks... read more
Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter
You only have one chance to hook an editor or agent with your first chapter.... read more
Altared Plans
The perfect day. The perfect marriage. The perfect groom. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?... read more
Writing Fiction
Read to Write
When I give my school presentations to young aspiring writers I always tell them that in order to write, they must read. Of course, there’s no substitute for actually writing and no matter how many books you read, you won’t …
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Writer’s Block
Writer’s block—two words that breed terror in the mind of any writer. Most writers experience some sort of writer’s block at one time or another. Whether it’s staring at the computer screen or pounding your head against the wall hoping …
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Tips for Writing a Novel
Writing a novel is not only arduous work, it’s very time consuming. But, if it’s your dream, don’t let anyone stand in your way. Here are some tips for writing that novel: 1. Make sure you are passionate about your …
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Writing Fiction: Story Goal
The main character in a novel must have a goal. He must have something he works toward, something he desperately wants and if he does not obtain that something his life will not be the same.
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He Said, She Said: Dialogue Tags
Many new writers complain that using “said” is too boring. They want to liven up their writing with new and different tags. The problem with using tags other than “said” is that 1) they call attention to themselves and draw …
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