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The Manuscript Revision
For some writers, the word revision makes them squirm. Many novice writers go into the writing process fantasizing that they will only have to write one draft of their novel and it will…
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Set Writing Goals
Someone once said, “A goal not written down is merely a wish.” I heard this long ago and since then have tried to write down my goals. At the beginning of each year,…
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Too Coincidental
Have you ever read a book and said, “That’s too coincidental. I just don’t believe it?” Or felt like you were manipulated through the story? I hate when that happens. I finished reading…
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Flipping for Love: A Sweet Romance
Flipping for Love A wannabe project manager, a determined business owner, and a house flip that propels them together despite past secrets. Lily Broadbent has always lived in her sister’s shadow. She finally…
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Write from Experience
For those of you who aren’t aware, I’m a mom to 10 kids (yes, 10, and yes, I delivered all of them). People ask me if I always wanted a large family…
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On Writing a Novel
So you want to write a novel. You’ve read other novels and thought, “I think I could do this.” Or maybe you’ve been writing on and off for years. Or maybe you’ve had…
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Creative Writing Devices
You can change the mood of a scene by employing some writing devices. For example, if you’re writing a tense scene in which the protagonist is being chased by the police, short, choppy…
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The Curveball
The Curveball He’s the charmer of the infield. I’m the uptight, jaded author who won’t give him a chance…now we’re roommates? Griffin Marks can charm the socks off anyone he meets. Except me.…
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Character Design
Character design is an integral part of the writing process. Designing the characters that will populate our story worlds is complicated. It takes time, effort, and lots of brain power to create characters…
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Writing Fiction: Definitions
You’ve been dreaming about writing a novel. You’ve thought about the characters, setting, and descriptions. When you finally get up the courage to begin writing your novel, you may be confused with all…
