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Trafficking In Make Believe
Trafficking In Make Believe
A friend of mine once told me, referring to the creative act, “people have taken…
Cheat Sheet for Content Writers and Bloggers
Cheat Sheet for Content Writers
Writing is an essential craft for conveying ideas, thoughts, and concerns. No…
Story Composition
Story Composition
The Three Acts of Life – and Your StoriesEvery story has three parts: the beginning, the…
Murder and Mayhem on the Parts of Speech
Murder and Mayhem on the Parts of Speech
Criticism of the abuse of the English language is, no doubt, nearly as…
Who Are You Today?
Who Are You Today?
There was a time I was adamant that I wouldn’t change the way that I do the things that I do,…
How to Choose an Editor for Your Book?
How to Choose an Editor
I think we agree that to be a writer, one must write, write, write … right? As time goes…
Between the Book Bindings
Between the Book Bindings
My approach to writing a novel has changed dramatically over the years. I started…
How Many Books Are You Writing?
How Many Books Are You Writing?
I found a literary agent who found me a mainstream publisher. It sounds like a…
I Wished That Was Me
I Wished That Was Me
Sometimes, the oddest things happen in the neatest way. I rarely think about how I write.…
Powerful Women Fiction Characters
Powerful Women Fiction Characters
Like most fiction novelists and story writers, I write both male and female…
I’m Not A Good Writer
I'm Not A Good Writer
Occasionally, someone will read one of my books and exclaim, "Wow, who knew you were such…
Point of View – Landmines and Pitfalls
Landmines and Pitfalls
Okay, so from my previous offerings, you know where to open your curtain and whose Point…
Who Gave You the Best Writing Advice?
The Best Writing Advice
Who gave you the best writing advice you ever received, and what was it?The best…
20 Great Ways to Market Your Book
20 Ways to Market Your Book
How Do I Market my Book and Get Read?: Here are my best tips on how to gain exposure…
Partnering with the Unknown
Partnering with the Unknown
I’m always struck at how magical and unexpected the process of partnering with the…