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About Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I, like so many others, am a novelist struggling for recognition. My last three novels, THE EYES HAVE IT, IN HER MOTHER'S SHOES and STAR CATCHING, are available in e-book format through Amazon and other formats by request here or on my website. AUTUMN COLORS was my first novel and is still available through Amazon and B&N in multiple formats. My early writings are women's fiction, one also suitable for YA. My work-in-progress is a historical fiction about the Armenians who settled in Troy, NY in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Come visit me at my website: www.dawnlajeunesse.com.

GETTING UNSTUCK WITH YOUR WRITING

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Perhaps I should have read this before writing my last post! How to Avoid Sabotaging Your Creative Process: How to Avoid Sabotaging Your Creative Process

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A TALE OF TWO STORIES

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

At any given time, I have multiple story ideas ping-ponging around in my brain. Usually, if I am patient, one rises closest to the surface screaming “Choose me! Choose me!” At that point, the other story ideas recede into the … Continue reading →

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2016 – THE YEAR IN PUBLISHING

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Here is an enlightening post by Jane Friedman about the state of the 2016 publishing industry…. Looking Back at 2016: Important Publishing Developments Authors Should Know

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PRE-NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Holidays got you tuckered? Brace yourself, because they aren’t over yet! I don’t know about you, but for me the lead-up to the holidays – that stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas – is full of pot-holes that threaten to sink my … Continue reading →

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BRING IT ON!

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

The groans are abundant. But I am looking forward to the first big snowfall in our area! Okay, so spending a day skiing will take me away from the writing options I talked about in my last post. But think … Continue reading →

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HOLIDAY WRITING BLUES

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Maybe you’re coming off a particularly productive NaNoWriMo month. Or not. But most writers have projects—big, small, in-between—going all the time, and momentum is important. It seems like there never is enough time to do everything during the holiday season, … Continue reading →

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SMALL PUBLISHERS

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Jane Friedman’s latest blog post about evaluating small publishers is a must-read for the author considering the option of pursuing this alternative. Small publishers are less likely to limit publishing to agented authors, and so provide another avenue for writers. … Continue reading →

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BOOKS MAKE GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS!

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Feels great to curl up under an afghan in front of the fire…with a book, of course! STAR CATCHING makes a wonderful holiday read, following a family through tragedy to a warm and cozy Christmas season. It’s available in paperback … Continue reading →

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YOUR NOVEL’S FIRST SCENE

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

This post appeared on Jane Friedman’s blog (https://janefriedman.com/your-first-scene/). Touching on the all-important first scene of a novel, it was worth sharing! Your Novel’s First Scene: How to Start Right Posted on November 28, 2016November 24, 2016 by Paula Munier | … Continue reading →

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MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW IN FICTION

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I found Jane Friedman’s latest post to be particularly useful. New writers, in particular, are discouraged from using multiple points of view within a novel. So when is it okay? And what are the rules and pitfalls. It features a … Continue reading →

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