Tag: amwriting

• Writing Resource: Other Words for Look

  

  Need some synonyms? Here’s a list of other words for sat and looked to help you flee the repetition police.

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  January 25, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: Room Planner

  Okay, so this isn’t earth shattering or anything, but it is something I find helpful when I can’t visualize something.  A few books back, I received a startling note from my editor: FIX THIS! I scanned through her notes and her confusion was a result of my room description. And, to tell you the truth,…

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  January 23, 2015

  Allure, 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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• A Haiku

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  January 17, 2015

  MIsc., Poetry, Writing

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• Fan Question: Character Theme Music

  Do you have theme songs for your main characters? Anonymous ——————————————— Yes! I am usually listening to music when I write. I have playlists for certain types of scenes, as well as, specific characters. Bowen’s theme music is easy, “Hysteria” by Muse. I listen to this song almost every time I begin to write a…

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  January 9, 2015

  Books, Fan Questions, Music

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• Writing: Symbolism of Flowers

  What is the meaning behind flowers? Check out this Symbolism of Flowers list to add depth to your writing and more Woo to your bouquets. Adding Depth to Writing and Understanding I am currently preparing to teach The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Before I begin the unit, I spend some time going over…

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  January 8, 2015

  Education, Teaching, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing: Author Central Links

  Do you have an author profile on Amazon?  When you publish a book, Amazon does not automatically create an author page for you.  You or your publisher must upload/add your information into the Amazon template online. I recently had to dig around trying to find the links for the foreign Amazon sites. Yes, you have…

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  January 6, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• 3 Reasons I Love Pinterest

  Pinterest is a tool. Forget finding recipes, advertising my books, and procrastinating from writing (gulp), I really use Pinterest as a research tool. I am a very visual person and I can never seem to remember what I bookmarked where. It’s kinda funny since I can plot an entire novel in my head and keep track of…

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  January 2, 2015

  Books, MIsc., Writing

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