Tag: writing
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Writing Characters: The Classic Narcissist
Messy characters make for great stories. I’m starting a series with some character profiles that you can use to build and breathe life into your flawed creation. This post may also be a wake up call if you actually have one of these people in your life. So here is some info on writing narcissistic…
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Angry Word List
Is your character angry? Use the Other Words for ANGER WORD LIST to add depth and specificity to that anger.
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Writing Pep Talk
Writing regularly takes diligence…and people leaving you alone. Here are twelve encouragements/reminders to get you writing again.
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Interview with JANE YOLEN
An interview with multi-award-winning author Jane Yolen about how to be a productive writer, finding time, origins, and an original poem.
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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…
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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.
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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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Interview with Author Beth Freely
An Interview with award-winning author Beth A. Freely about origins, inspiration, characters, and playlists.
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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
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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.