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"Don't Polish The Turd," And Other Oddball Writing Advice That Works
Even with a dozen published books to my name, I sometimes need a dose of inspiration when I sit down to write. Above my desk, I've posted a paper with various pieces of fiction-writing wisdom I've collected over the years. Some of the advice may sound odd
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Writing Twenty Novels (In Ten Easy Steps!)
During a recent telephone conversation, I mentioned having sent off the last revisions for my twentieth novel, “Great Sky Woman.” There was a silence on the other side of the phone, followed by the question “How in the world do you do that? Twenty novels!
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Writing To Weave The Spell
As you may know, I'm a great fan of the works of the Canadian author, Robertson Davies. So, when I'm looking for inspiration and ideas, I turn to his articles on writing. I came across a speech he gave in 1990 for the Tanner Lectures in New Haven, Connect
Tags: Osgoode Trilogy, Mary E. Martin, Conduct In Question, Final Paradox, A Trial Of One, Shamanstvo, Rob, Writing
Writing Style: Are You A Real Writer?
I hear it all the time from my students and at the seminars and workshops I lead. The writers that I work with are excited to work with a "real" writer. Most people define a "real" writer as one who is published. Therefore I, with thre
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Writing Process: One Size Does Not Fit All
Developing an individual writing process is a key part of becoming a real writer. If you want to learn and grow as a writer then you must work to develop a unique writing process. If you want to be a more productive writer and for your work to improve the
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Writing Help: Improve Your Writing By Not Writing
Every writer needs some help with their writing. Every writer can improve their writing. One simple technique you can use to improve your writing and better develop your writing process is to spend less time writing and more time thinking about your writi
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Write Novel's First Line To Guarantee Sales
Start your writing with conflict if you want to guarantee sales, grab an agent or publisher, get paid a big advance. Your protagonist wants something and your antagonist wants to block it. If you want to be the publisher's star-of-the-month, just hand out
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Write At Least 1000 Words Every Day For A Week
Now why would anyone want to do that: write 1000 words every day for a week?
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Why You Should Take Part In A Writing Workshop
Before you should decide whether or not taking part in a writing workshop is right for you and your writing you should first understand just what a writing workshop is. A workshop is an educational format where an expert shares information on a focused t
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Why I Killed My Muse ... And You Should Too
I think I might dedicate this next book to the memory of my muse. Perhaps it will serve as a warning to those other muses out there who are on the verge of going over the edge. Perhaps it will inspire those other writers out there who have let their muse
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Why And How To Write Articles
When it comes to SEO and a stream of long term traffic to your site there really is only one way to go. Articles are the best way to ensure that you have constant links to your site circling the web with a one time only input from yourself. And the best
What Kind Of Things Do Successful Headlines Offer?
Making similar claims, find a unique, underused advantage and base your headline on this particular point. Doing so gives you an authentic and original position in the minds of your consumers. Simplify life by offering a solution that's both quick and
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Trigger Off The Preparation For Your College Writing Right Away
Learn how to prepare for writing at college efficiently!
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Three Article Writing Tips That Can Explode Your Readership And Trrafic.
Thousands of articles are being churned out everyday but how many of these are ever read. If your articles are not going to be read then you are not going to reap the benefits of writing your articles. Webmasters and others visit article directories, art
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The Svelte Thai Women And The "Won Sigh" Foreigner
I came to realize early on in my stay in this beautiful country of Thailand, that Thai women were not only perfectly groomed and gracious, but they were absolutely "svelte." I mean, how many more attributes do they get? I felt like Gulliver in t
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