Monthly Archives: January 2011

Recommendation: Fiction Writing for Dummies

Co-authors Randy Ingermanson (of Snowflake fame) and Peter Economy help authors at all levels with all parts of the writing process. From deciding which method of writing works best to identifying a target audience and writing a synopsis or query letter. Continue reading

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5 Tips for Productive Writing

Writers are always looking for ways to improve their writing time. Are you? If you are, Carrie L. Lewis shares five ideas that have helped her write more. Continue reading

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4 Reasons for Writers to Follow Blogs

Following and commenting on blogs can be a helpful tool for writers, both in developing their craft and in promoting their work. Author Carrie L. Lewis shares four benefits. Continue reading

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An Uncommon Crusade

Author Caron Guillo takes readers back to the thirteenth century as she chronicles the personal journeys of three young people from their native lands to the Holy Lands. Whether you like epic stories or novels in historic settings, this book will take hold of your imagination. Continue reading

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Character Arcs

I’ve heard this happens, but until today, it’s never happened to me. What is IT? Finding an answer to one of my writing questions that is so clear and concise, the only thing I can do is share the link. … Continue reading

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Smart Goal Setting

2010 was an encouraging, enlightening, and informative year. Encouraging because I discovered just how much can be done in one short year. Enlightening because although I accomplished some major goals, other goals were frustratingly elusive. Goals that should have piggybacked … Continue reading

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2010 In Review

I don’t do resolutions. It’s not that I think it’s a bad idea. I don’t. Resolutions are great things. I prefer setting goals to making resolutions. A fine line, you may say and you could be right. But resolutions have … Continue reading

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