Tag: amwriting

• Writing Pep Talk

  

  Writing regularly takes diligence…and people leaving you alone. Here are twelve encouragements/reminders to get you writing again.

  rwoodsfiction

  March 8, 2023

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Organically

  

  Pace is, I think, one of the toughest things to wrap your mind around as an author. The mechanics of writing can be learned; structure can be applied to give a story shape and direction. Tension and conflict can be created through character interaction. But pace can remain elusive no matter how many books you’ve…

  rwoodsfiction

  January 25, 2023

  Guest Posts, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Bad Habits for Characters

  

  No one is perfect, especially your characters. Use these handy lists to get inspired to mess someone up. I mean, give your characters relatable flaws. 😀

  rwoodsfiction

  January 15, 2023

  Prompt Me Series, Writing, Writing Resources

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• BUSTING WRITER’S BLOCK

  

  Have you ever struggled to get words on the page? Here are 5 actionable steps for busting writer’s block and getting inspiration to flow.

  rwoodsfiction

  January 9, 2023

  Education, Guest Posts, Writing, Writing Resources

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• 8 Tips to Improve Dialogue

  

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

  rwoodsfiction

  January 5, 2023

  Education, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Guest Post: Yoga for Writers—Release

  

  Yoga for Writers: Part 3: Refease. Taking effective breaks to increase productivity and creativity. Free article with video course. Be good to your body. www.RobinWoodsFiction.com

  rwoodsfiction

  August 1, 2022

  Guest Posts, Health, MIsc.

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• Guest Post: Yoga for Writers—Refresh

  

  Yoga for Writers: Part 2: Refresh. Taking effective breaks to increase productivity and creativity. Free article with video course. Be good to your body. www.RobinWoodsFiction.com

  rwoodsfiction

  July 25, 2022

  Guest Posts, Health, MIsc., Writing

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• Guest Post: Writing Romance

  

  When writing romance, utilize the classic three act structure, broken into twelve beats to drive your story forward. Here’s how to do it.

  rwoodsfiction

  July 21, 2022

  Education, Guest Posts, Prompt Me Series, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Guest Post: Yoga for Writers—Rest

  

  Yoga for Writers: Part 1: Rest. Taking effective breaks to increase productivity and creativity. Free article with video course. Be good to your body. www.RobinWoodsFiction.com

  rwoodsfiction

  July 18, 2022

  Guest Posts, Health, MIsc., Writing

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• Storm and Solace on Sale

  Beauty & the Beast Retelling

  rwoodsfiction

  June 11, 2022

  Book Recommendations, Books, Storm & Solace

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