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Learn How to Focus
I was once asked by an interviewer if I listened to music while I write. The answer is: not on purpose. Does that mean I write only when there’s silence? Ha. Far from…
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How to Write a Novel Logline
Hollywood can teach novelists something very valuable: how to create a novel logline. Ads for movies use loglines all the time. It is the heart of the story boiled down to its very…
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Just His Secretary
Just His Secretary She’s just his secretary…until he needs someone on his arm to convince his mother that he can take over the family business. Callie: Dawson Houser makes sure everyone who comes…
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Character Story Goal
Every novel must have a story goal and that goal should be clearly stated for the reader. Let me say that again: every novel must have a story goal. In my novel, Heaven…
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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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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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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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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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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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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.…
