Tag: amwriting
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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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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…
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Writing: Abbreviations & Terms
What doe that stand for? Here’s a list of the most common publishing and writing abbreviations, acronyms, and terms.
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Writing Poetry: Sonnets, Haiku, and Tanka
Sometimes writing poetry is difficult, especially if you want to go old school and use a set rhyme scheme, or heaven forbid, attempt iambic pentameter. Fear not! Here is some poetry writing help. Here are a few helpers: For rhymes, check out: RhymeZone.com or Rhymer.comSyllable Checker: WordCalc.com Sonnets I do a lecture on sonnets themselves. I…