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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 written.
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Bad Habits for Characters
No one is perfect, especially your characters. Use these handy lists to get inspired to mess someone up. I mean, give your characters relatable flaws. 😀
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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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Favorite Writer Gifts
As I update Christmas lists and unearth presents squirreled away in the depths of the closet, it got me thinking about my favorite writer gifts. Gift giving is definitely one of my love languages. I spend hours making gifts for others and I especially love combining thoughtful with practical. I make cheat sheets for myself […]
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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.
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Starting Your Children’s Book
By Author Ellwyn Autumn Tips on starting your children’s book from inspiration to print. Let’s get going. Getting Started with Your Children’s Book So, you want to write and self-publish a children’s book? Good for you! You’re just itching to transcribe your idea to the page. But there’s one obstacle, you don’t know where to […]
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Writing Resource: Superpowers & Abilities
I was contemplating superpowers the other day. Yeah, those are the types of things I ponder in the pre-dawn hours of the morning. I still can’t decide what superpower I would choose, probably telekinesis because looking into someone’s mind would be icky and I would trip if I had super speed. Then, I had the […]
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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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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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