Tag: fiction writing

• The Lying and Gaslighting Connection

  

  Is all lying gaslighting? Learn how authors can incorporate gaslighting behaviors into your writing to create complex, manipulative characters in fiction. Discover how this psychological tactic enhances conflict, tension, and character depth in your writing. And…learn ways to be aware of this in your personal life.

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  May 14, 2025

  Health, Psychology, Writing, Writing Resources

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• The Art of Writing Witty Dialogue: 10 Tips

  

  Wondering how to improve your dialogue? Here are 10 tips for writing witty dialogue that will add sparkle to your work.

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  January 12, 2025

  Education, Teaching, 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.

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  January 5, 2023

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• New Release! Prompt Me Romance

  I’m super excited to announce the release of Prompt Me Romance. This creative writing workbook and journal is clean enough for teens but sophisticated enough for adults. Whether you are just starting out or have a string of published books, there is something in here for you. All new photo prompts, first person, third person,…

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  February 28, 2019

  Books, Education, Prompt Me Series, Teaching, Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Resources

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• Prompt Me Again: Creative Writing Workbook & Journal

  It is my pleasure to announce the newest edition of the PROMPT ME SERIES. Woo hoo! Prompt Me Again is full of new prompts and ideas to get (and keep) you writing. I had a ton of fun taking all the new pictures. I went so far as getting into a pool fully clothed (with…

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  November 7, 2018

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• New Release! Prompt Me Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Workbook & Journal

  I am so pleased to announce the release of the third installment of the Prompt Me Series! Prompt Me Sci-Fi & Fantasy is now available on Amazon or any other online retailer. Creating this book has been a blast, the pictures alone were an adventure. My daughter and I had fun amongst the redwoods for…

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  February 11, 2018

  Prompt Me Series, Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Resources

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• Photo Writing Prompts: 5 Pics to Get You Writing

  Need some inspiration? Here are 5 photo prompts to get you writing. Look at the pic and don’t overthink it, just write.

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  February 3, 2018

  My Photos, Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Resources

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• Photo Writing Prompts: 5 Photos for your Creative Mojo

  Need some inspiration? Here are 5 photo prompts for your creative mojo. When you look at the picture, what story do you see?

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  January 20, 2018

  My Photos, Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Resources

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• Photo Writing Prompt: 5 Photos to Inspire You

  With my upcoming Prompt Me: Sci-Fi & Fantasy release this February, I want to celebrate by releasing a series of photo writing prompts over the next couple of weeks. Here are five of my favorites. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.  

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  January 17, 2018

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• Writing Resource: Words for Light & Dark

  

  Are you looking for other words for light and dark? Here’s a fabulous list that includes synonyms, physical types, and associated feelings.

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  April 23, 2017

  Writing, Writing Resources

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