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Articles on Writing: Write tips, Self-publishing, Book Promotion, and related topics.
Success at Long Last
A lot has been said in recent times in both self and conventional publishing circles with regard to hooking…
For The Love: Book Markets and Author Respect
Book Markets and Author Respect
Over recent weeks I have noticed some discourse on the topic of For The Love…
To Reach a Particular Kind of Reader
To Reach a Particular Kind of Reader
I am the reader I was writing for. There were stories I wanted to read and…
Show, Don’t Tell
Show, Don't Tell
The title "Show, Don't Tell" contains some of the most valuable words in the English language,…
Conversations: Self-Publish?
You know, one of these days I am going to take my courage in my hands and actually do the unthinkable again.…
Early Birds and Hands-on Products
As some of you have heard, the novel An Adventure in Indianapolis is beginning a new phase of life. Perhaps I will…
Does your Environment Color your Writing?
Here are some responses from other authors about how their environment colors their writing. The comments are taken…
What is Angie’s Diary?
What is Angie's Diary?: Angie's Diary is an online magazine. That is the short and simple answer. There is…
Which is More Important, Character or Plot?
Which is more important, character or plot?
Some people think the character is most important, others think the…
How to Plot a Mystery Novel
How to Plot a Mystery Novel
There's almost nobody alive who hasn't enjoyed curling up with a good detective book…
Being a Writer: The Most Surprising Part
Being a Writer
The most surprising part for me is that I know how to write. For many years, my life was shadowed…
How Do We Know If That’s True?
How Do We Know If That's True?
If you or someone you know finds "Is there a God?" more accessible than…
A Wonderful Year on Angie’s Diary
A Wonderful Year
Angie - as we come to the end of another wonderful year I know I am speaking for others when I…
Researching a Story
Do you love to read? Have you ever thought about the amount of research the writer of your favourite book did to…
Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimized: sounds heavy. This is a lot like when 'teacher' is called an…