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Seven Keys to Unforgettable Characters

Source: Seven Keys to Unforgettable Characters Bob Mayer’s keys to unforgettable characters is an excellent reminder of some things we writers take for granted (but don’t always apply), along with a few refreshing insights!

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The OREO Method of Critique

Originally posted on Clarbojahn's Blog:
Hi Readers! Some of you have asked what I meant by the Oreo method of critique last post. It goes by several names and here is the method I use when I give critiques.…

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WINNING AN AGENT: MAYBE THIS TIME

Winning the attention of a well-connected agent and major publisher—AND having your novel viewed by the publisher as worthy of considerable investment—isn’t just about writing a good story. That’s part of it (unless you are a celebrity, which automatically propels … Continue reading

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What being a published author is REALLY like… #amwriting

Source: What being a published author is REALLY like… #amwriting

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WHERE TO POST: WEBSITE OR SEPARATE BLOG?

There are many days when I wish I were more tech savvy. Take my current blog dilemma, for example. For several years, I had an independent blog on WordPress. It linked to some social media sites, and my website had … Continue reading

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Did you know? Amazon has Several Publishing Options. Not just KDP.

Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
Image from ShutterStock PUBLISHING WITH AMAZON There are at least a half dozen different ways to publish a book with Amazon. Most people think of Kindle Direct Publishing, but that’s just one of many options: Amazon…

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PROGRESS WITH GRAM AND ME

Here’s a promised excerpt from my newest novel, Gram and Me, as promised last time I shared a peek. Your feedback/comments are eagerly anticipated! Continue reading

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Progress With New Novel

You may recall that I abandoned my completed novel, Transitions, when it was given a thumbs down by early readers. It wasn’t awful, but it needed more work than I wanted to spend time on when other story lines were … Continue reading

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*Book Of The Month* Letting In Light by Emma Davies

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Healthy Eating Cost Savings Tips

While I usually blog about writing related topics, you may also have noticed that I am a bit of a health addict. So when I found this blog, I knew there would be a number of his postings that I’d … Continue reading

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