Writers are notorious for their love of words. Because of this, we have a hard time targeting certain words as…
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Show Don’t Tell
What Does “Show, Don’t Tell” Mean? Good writing tends to draw an image in the reader’s mind instead of just…
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Writing Constructively
Writing constructively sounds simple enough, but the truth is, writing is tough. If the craft were easy, everyone would be…
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6 Tips to Help You Get That Novel Written
Many people have a deep desire to write a novel but just can’t seem to get it done. Here are…
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Adding Tension, Suspense, & Intrigue to Your Story
Are you in the process of writing a novel? Crime or suspense thriller? Or some other popular fiction you hope…
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Don’t Bore Your Reader
A writer I’ve known for years asked me about an interesting topic. Why do readers abandon a book they’ve started?…
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Why You Should Join a Writers Group
I began writing my first crime thriller, Things Left Behind, in 2011. Being new to writing what did I do?…
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Finding your Writing Space
Writers write. It’s what we do. Easier said than done, right? There’s often too many distractions. Social media, family, television,…
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Writing Character Description
The characters in our stories embody our writing. They are our thoughts and ideas that drift, bodiless and ethereal through…
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Are you suffering from writers block?
Do you suffer from writer’s block? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us do from time to time. The…
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