Tag: writing

• Prompt Me Novel: Writing Workbook & Journal

  I’ve been teaching English for over two decades, so putting together a writing book seemed a natural progression. Many of the charts and reference materials were items I created for my own writing. Use Prompt Me Novel to map your novel. This book is full of tips and graphic organizers to keep you moving in the right…

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  December 5, 2015

  Book Recommendations, Books, Writing, Writing Resources

  #amediting, advice, amwriting, conflict, creative writing, editing, fiction writing workbook, free printable, free resource, narrative writing, organizing your writing, plot diagram, plot hill, plot worksheet, printable plot hill, rising action, robin woods, robin woods blog, robin woods fiction, structuring a story, tamar hela, teaching plot, worksheet, writing, writing fiction, writing resources, writing tips

• Resource: Realistic Travel Times

  

  Resources for realistic travel times in fiction.

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  November 30, 2015

  Travel, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Author Interview: Janet Elizabeth Henderson

  Welcome to my blog interview with novelist, Janet Elizabeth Henderson, author of The Invertary series—Lingerie Wars, Goody Two Shoes, Magenta Mine and Calamity Jena. With Bad Boy and Caught coming soon. I have read three of her novels and loved them. If you need some seriously fun brain candy–read these books. From Janet’s Bio:  I’m…

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  October 7, 2015

  Author Interviews, Book Recommendations, Writing

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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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  August 17, 2015

  Education, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Words for Tastes & Aromas

  Here is a cheat sheet to help you add sensory details involving the most overlooked senses–taste and smell.

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  August 7, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Author Interview: Kathleen Ann Gonzalez

  Welcome to my blog interview with writer, Kathleen Ann Gonzalez, author of A Beautiful Woman in Venice and Seductive Venice: In Casanova’s Footsteps. Kathleen Ann Gonzalez started out as a teacher but was surprised to discover that she is a writer and dancer as well. While she spends most of her time trying to infect…

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  June 10, 2015

  Author Interviews

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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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  April 10, 2015

  Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  April 6, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  March 24, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  March 7, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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