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"Do I Have Writing Talent?" It's A Mistaken Question
Over the years, many people have asked me to look at their writing. "I need to know, do I have talent or not," they say. "Then I'll know if I should pursue writing or stick to accounting." Their request is seriously flawed, I'd reply.
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Writing Advice From The Experts Part #3
You must be prepared to work always without applause. - Ernest Hemingway Much of the wisdom available from established authors may be surprising in it's honesty and straightforward nature. The reason this is likely true is the authors in question have ha
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Writing Advice From The Experts Part #2
The most valuable of talents is never using two words when one will do. - Thomas Jefferson There are many books that provide tips and guidance for publishing success. This series of articles takes you directly to a trusted source of wisdom – established
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Who's Speaking: Choosing A Narrator's Voice
Have you given much thought to the voice of your narrator? Perhaps you assumed the narrator in your novel should remain neutral. Many writers believe that the narrator should have little in the way of identity and the use of a narrator is essentially a ne
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Where Do You Find The Time?
I am often asked, “How do you it? Where do you find the time to work a full time job and also write books?” The answer is simple. I make the time. However simple the answer might be, actually doing it can be quite difficult. I get up at 5:15 every mornin
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What Do Bestselling Authors Have In Common?
Nine Characteristics That May Surprise You. In writing "The Making of a Bestseller: Success Stories From Authors and the Editors, Agents and Behind Them," (Dearborn Trade, 2005), we wanted to find out what separates the publishing industry elit
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The Write And Wrong Way To Promote Your Book
Did you know that if you're marketing your book to sell books, you may be marketing for all the wrong reasons? Why? Well frankly, marketing a book to make sales will rarely ring the cash register; in fact, most of the time it amounts to what I call the &q
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The Appeal Of Older Men
While mulling over what to talk about in my last blog, my husband had a suggestion I found irresistible! More joking than serious, he said, “Why don't you talk about the sex appeal of older men, and call it ‘Who's Your Daddy'?” He never thought I would t
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Thesaurus: Word Roulette
There is some beautiful literary styles that thrive on the repeated use of words and phrases. The language is poetic and beautiful. This, however, is not an article that encourages the use of repeated words. Unless you are writing in a style that demands
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Ten Ways To Use Video To Sell More Books
When it comes to convincing a reader to buy, sometimes there's nothing more compelling than a good sales pitch. Yes, you can have excellent back copy, a stunning cover, but nothing makes a reader morph into a buyer quicker than a hefty pitch that pushes e
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Scams, Schemes, And Shams: Who Can An Author Trust?
Authors in their quest to get published can fall victim to scams. Here's a few tips to help you avoid the traps. Online Matching Services and Email Blast Programs These services, for a fee, put your query letter, synopsis and first chapter online. Ac
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Practically Perfect Proofreading And Other Editing Myths
One of the difficulties a writer faces is reviewing their work in an attempt to locate all errors. There are generally two forces that work against a writer who attempts to ensure their work is error-free. 1. Being too close to the work you have difficul
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Join The Fight To Give Self-publishers An Even Playing Field
Are you a self-published author who is tired of getting the door slammed in your face by reviewers, contests, conferences and more just because your books aren't published by a traditional publisher? Join the club! And I do mean join. If we as self-publis
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I'm Giving Away My Proven Formula On How To Get A Book Published
If you are going to follow any formula on how to get a book published you'd better make sure it comes from an established bestselling author. My proven formula does...
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How To Get Published: Eight Surefire Steps For Writing Success
How to get published? That's the big money question for writers. Writing is fulfilling in and of itself, but every writer ultimately wants to learn how to get published. A lot of writers think getting published is a matter of luck. Or it's a matter of
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