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  • Editing Tip #38

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    Variety is the Spice of Life ~ One of the simplest pieces of advice for new and emerging authors to recognize is not to use overly descriptive attribution words – just say “said.” e.g. “I wouldn’t do that if I… Read More ›

  • Review: A Wrinkle in Time

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    A Wrinkle in Time: Book 1 in the Time Quintet                             Author: Madeline L’Engle Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Highly Recommended Reading.. Genre: Middle Grade/Children’s/Science Fiction/Fantasy. Meg Murry is an eighth grade mathematical genius whose teachers… Read More ›

  • The Difference Between Knowing & Understanding

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    I think this is one of the simplest and most important lessons an author can learn. As we understand more about our craft and ourselves, we grow. If ever you believe you’ve learned all you need to know you’ve simply… Read More ›

  • Getting the Buzz Rolling

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    Publicity Tip #37 Okay, so your book is nearly ready to launch. You have a modest (or so) mailing list worked up and you want to start making waves. One good use for that carefully crafted e-mail list is to… Read More ›

  • The Reality of Distorted Reality

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    Alzheimer’s by Sara Khayat, Poet. We grow up to stem down – learn everything to lose it all – at the mercy of our memories we fight for identity – our minds chopped at the roots – breakdown – too… Read More ›

  • Techno-curse

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    Writerly Rant #37 By M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. I have never professed to being a “technology expert.” In fact, if you know anything about me it would be my distaste for learning to operate a new piece… Read More ›

  • Editing Tip #37

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    The Name Game, Pt.2 I touched on this idea in Tip #18 but I feel as though I missed an integral point. We authors need to be aware of the quality of the names we choose for our beloved characters… Read More ›

  • Review: Stardust

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    Stardust                             Author: Neil Gaiman Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars Highly Recommended Reading. Genre: YA/Fairy Tale/Fantasy/Adventure/Romance When is a star anything but ice, dust, and gases? When it gets knocked out of the sky by a… Read More ›

  • Torture Your Characters

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    The whole reason for a story is that we have something to say about something important to us. Often these moments come from either experiencing or sharing the experience of another who has suffered in some way. If nothing significant… Read More ›

  • Free Book Reviews = WOMS

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    Publicity Tip #36 Have a book you’re getting ready to launch or have just launched? Want to beef up the number of reviews you have in Amazon and Goodreads? If you’re working on a tight or non-existent budget learning about… Read More ›