Tag: writing resources

• 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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  March 16, 2023

  Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  March 8, 2023

  Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  January 25, 2023

  Guest Posts, Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  January 15, 2023

  Prompt Me Series, Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  January 9, 2023

  Education, Guest Posts, 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

  Education, Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  December 1, 2022

  Book Recommendations, MIsc.

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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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  July 21, 2022

  Education, Guest Posts, Prompt Me Series, Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  February 3, 2021

  Guest Posts, Writing, Writing Resources

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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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  April 24, 2020

  Mythology, Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Resources

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