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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
Tag Archives: Writing Fiction
Promote Your Book
I’ve discussed doing a virtual book tour. What else can you do to promote your book?
Point of View Part 2
In the previous article you learned about Omniscient POV and 1st Person POV. Now it’s time to learn more about POV. 2nd Person POV This is rarely used because it requires the writer to use “you.” A short story might …
Writing Fiction: Definitions
When you’re writing fiction, it’s important to understand some basic writing definitions in order to effectively write your story. Here are a few definitions to help you: Protagonist This is the main character, the character who changes throughout the story. …
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Tagged Antagonist, Conflict, fiction, Protagonist, Story arc, writers, writing, writing definitions, Writing Fiction
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Writing Conferences
Writing conferences can be valuable opportunities to hone your skills and network with other writers and industry professionals. Be sure to research a conference to understand what it offers. Some conferences are geared toward novice writers while others are designed …
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Tagged fiction, publishing, Writer, writers resources, writing, writing conferences, Writing Fiction
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Writing Fiction: Realistic Characters
Writing fiction can be compared to baking bread. If you don’t add yeast, the dough won’t rise. If you forget to add the flour, you won’t have a loaf of bread no matter how hard you try. You must have …
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Tagged character sheet, Characters, write, writers resources, Writing Fiction
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