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How to Use the Five Senses in Your Writing

James
 10 Aug 202310 Aug 2023

For your story to come to life on the page, introduce your readers to the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Anything that captures our senses makes the scene more intense and real to us. We crave sensory experiences. Whether […]

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Should I Join a Writer’s Group?

James
 24 Jul 202324 Jul 2023

A question I often get asked from other writers is, “Should I join a writer’s group?” My answer is always the same. “Yes.” I believe we need the constructive feedback from others to help us become better at the craft. Notice I […]

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May Newsletter

James
 10 May 202310 May 2023

I’m excited that Spring is here, although in Florida, that doesn’t mean a lot. The Florida Panhandle usually consists of two seasons—summer and cold fronts. However, this year we had a longer winter for us. The coolness against my face felt refreshing […]

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March Newsletter

James
 21 Mar 202310 May 2023

March as you know is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. Why? Because a lot of military campaigns began in the spring. Soldiers march. Right? Or did I make that up? Sounds good to me. Also, Mars the planet is […]

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Gritty Crime Thriller

James
 24 Feb 202324 Feb 2023

I wanted to let all my readers know the next Rebecca Watson crime thriller, Girl in the Leaves, is in the final stages of publishing. I don’t have an exact publication date set as of now, but the projected date is April […]

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January Newsletter

James
 15 Jan 202315 Jan 2023

May the New Year bring you lots of happiness, joy, blah, blah, blah. Just kidding. But it’s hard to fathom 2023 is already here. As a kid, I always thought by the time 2000 came rolling around, we’d be driving flying cars […]

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The Kill Club

James
 30 Dec 202230 Dec 2022

The New Year is fast approaching. Although 2022 was a good year for me as a writer, I published two books, The Kill Club and Minutes to Midnight. However. I want 2023 to be even better. I love my readers and I […]

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Creating Tension for your Readers

James
 29 Dec 202229 Dec 2022

When writing fiction, tension is critical for reader engagement. As a writer, we want our readers to ‘not want to put the book down.’ When talking tension, I’ll cover three situations writers can create for dramatic tension. Mystery, Suspense, and Dramatic Irony. […]

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Happy Holidays

James
 10 Dec 202210 Jan 2023

As I sit in my favorite chair, drinking coffee and working on my current novel, I realize I’m truly blessed. Although this year has been challenging, I have a loving family, great friends, and a supportive writers group, albeit online for the […]

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Creating a Setting

James
 26 Nov 202229 Dec 2022

By Joe Moore You’ve got an idea for a story, maybe even a book-length project. You’ve developed a clever plot and a strong set of characters. Now comes one of the hardest parts to writing a short story or novel: the setting. […]

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