Tag: advice

• Author Interview with Ellwyn Autumn

  Welcome to my blog interview with novelist, Ellwyn Autumn, author of The Kamyla Chung Series and Chris Kringle’s Cops The First Mission. Ellwyn Autumn is an American author/blogger/ghostwriter and a certified teacher with a Master’s Degree in Education. She writes children’s picture books, middle-grade novels, and Young Adult fiction. Ellwyn’s first self-published novel, Chris Kringle’s…

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  December 10, 2018

  Author Interviews

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• BLOG POST: 10 Things I Learned from My Mom

  10 things I learned from my mom. A list of profound advice my mom instilled in me while growing up. It’s a simple list with a big impact.

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  January 15, 2018

  My Life

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• Author Interview: BMB Johnson

  Welcome to my blog interview with novelist, BMB Johnson, author of the Melody Jackson (or, It Happened on Lafayette Street) Series. BMB Johnson lives in Portland with a family of humans, too many cats, and just enough Guinea Pigs. Thinks the only valid sports are bowling, table tennis and pinball.  Reads comics, plays vintage computer…

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  April 26, 2017

  Author Interviews, Writing

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• Words to Describe Voice Infographic

  Get inspired with this list of words to describe voice. Printable PDF at the bottom, plus other valuable resources. As I have been pecking away at the keys working on my new projects, I’ve been compiling a little list for myself. I thought I would make it pretty and share it with all of you.…

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  January 14, 2017

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Prompt Me Novel: Writing Workbook & Journal

  I’ve been teaching English for over two decades, so putting together a writing book seemed a natural progression. Many of the charts and reference materials were items I created for my own writing. Use Prompt Me Novel to map your novel. This book is full of tips and graphic organizers to keep you moving in the right…

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  December 5, 2015

  Book Recommendations, Books, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Resource: Realistic Travel Times

  

  Resources for realistic travel times in fiction.

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  November 30, 2015

  Travel, Writing, Writing Resources

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• 6 Tips for Writing a Novel

  I am often asked how I manage to write a book (or more) a year with teaching, kids, and a healthy home life. Yes, sometimes I just want to curl up in fetal position and “make it all go away.” Eh, I’m human. But most days I move forward–even with a smile on my face. So…

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  January 22, 2015

  Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: What’s in a Name?

  

  Naming characters can be a difficult task. They need to feel and sound right. Here are some resources to help your search.

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  January 20, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• 7 Easy Twitter Tips

  

  Are you wondering about Twitter etiquette? Here are 7 easy Twitter tips to get you started.

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  January 20, 2015

  MIsc., Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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• FAN QUESTION: Dating Advice?

  If you were going to offer one bit of dating advice, what would it be? Anonymous Yikes!  Ummm.  There are so many directions I could go with this. If someone says that they are going to hurt you, believe them.  Run away.  It is a terrible excuse for bad behavior and it should not be…

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  November 22, 2014

  Fan Questions

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