Category: Writing

• Writing Resource: 8 Tips on Dialogue

  

  Dialogue is an integral part of any novel. Here are eight ways to upgrade your dialogue and avoid some newbie pitfalls.

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  August 17, 2015

  Education, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Words for Tastes & Aromas

  Here is a cheat sheet to help you add sensory details involving the most overlooked senses–taste and smell.

  rwoodsfiction

  August 7, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Word Count 101: Novel? Novella? Novelette?

  

  Many writers stress about word count while they are creating a book. My advice is actually not to worry about it during the first draft—just be true to your story and characters. Then, during the editing process, become the crazed axe murderer—okay, maybe more of a surgeon. But regardless, you need to be brutal. In…

  rwoodsfiction

  June 15, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• My Guest Post on Village House of Books Blog

  Am I Doing This Right? by Robin Woods When I was younger, I loved writing. I would scribble missives on random scraps of paper and create imaginary worlds that I dreamt of nightly. In fact, I still have an art pad full of outfits I dreamed up for my well-dressed villainess. I was eleven, so…

  rwoodsfiction

  April 25, 2015

  Appearances, My Life, Writing

  author meet and greet, book signing, Bookstore Day, california, robin woods, robin woods fiction, Support Local, Village House of Books, YALit, young adult

• My Fave 7 Free Design Resources

  

  Are you an author? Here are 7 free design resources to help you get your book in shape. Start with a template to save time.

  rwoodsfiction

  April 10, 2015

  Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Author Interview: Lauren Lynne

  Welcome to my blog interview with novelist, Lauren Lynne, author of The Secret Watchers Series. Lauren Lynne, formerly known as Lauren Klever, is the author of the young adult fantasy, action-adventure series, The Secret Watchers. She graduated from both Oregon State and Portland State universities with degrees in education. Writing has proved to be a…

  rwoodsfiction

  April 8, 2015

  Author Interviews, Writing

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• Writing: Other Words for Said and Walk

  

  Overusing said or walk? Here’s a handy list of synonyms for said and walk. You don’t need to use them every time, but variety adds interest.

  rwoodsfiction

  April 6, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Author Interview: Braxton Cosby

  Welcome to my interview with novelist, Braxton A. Cosby, author of The Star-Crossed Saga and The Sect Series. Braxton A. Cosby is the CEO of Cosby Media Productions and is a life-long learner who loves the experience of creation and wishes to inspire others to embrace it as well. He is an award-winning novelist and…

  rwoodsfiction

  March 25, 2015

  Author Interviews, Writing

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• Eight or 8? Rules for Using Numerals in Text

  

  Are you wondering how to write numbers in the text of your document? Here’s a quick tutorial to clarify (includes rules and examples).

  rwoodsfiction

  March 24, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Author Interview: Heather Hildenbrand

  Welcome to my blog interview with novelist, Heather Hildenbrand, author of the Dirty Blood & Imitation series.  I recently discovered her when I was given review copies of Imitation and Deviation. I had a blast reading them and was thankful to be able to interview her.  She is witty and funny and her books are…

  rwoodsfiction

  March 18, 2015

  Author Interviews, Writing

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