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4 Ways Writers Can Make Tenacity Their Greatest Asset - By Nicholas Bouchard…
on Live Write Thrive:
Ask 100 writers what their greatest asset is and you’ll probably get 100 answers—from 25-hour days to a trust fund.
But look at the careers of some of the greatest writers and authors and you’ll find one common link.
Stephen King famously pinned every rejection letter he received to the wall with a nail—until the nail fell off when he was 14 and he replaced it with a spike.…
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Is Your Plot Going Somewhere Readers Will Follow? - By Janice Hardy…
on Fiction University:
Just because you have a plot, doesn’t mean you have a story.
The first novel I ever wrote was all about the plot. This happened, and then that happened, and I explained how these awesome (I thought) characters discovered this cool mystery about the history behind my fantasy world.
It was terrible.
The writing wasn’t half bad, and the idea itself was pretty cool (to me),…
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72 Writing Contests in May 2024 - No entry fees - by Erica Verrillo…
on Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity:
This May there are six dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, CNF, nonfiction, and plays.
Prizes this month range from $50,000 to publication.
None charge entry fees.
Some of these contests have age and geographical restrictions, so read the instructions carefully.
Get Full Details HERE
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Writing tips from, Kate Allan…
Switches For A Non-Working Scene
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Book Publishers to Avoid (and Other Shady Author Scams) - by Reedsy…
Becoming a published author is a dream shared by almost every writer. Unfortunately, there are plenty of unreliable companies out there looking to make a quick buck by exploiting those dreams. To help you protect your work, your bank account, and your dignity, here are the types of shady companies and book publishers you should avoid:
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Part 1 – Publishing Companies to Avoid
1. Vanity…
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3 New Literary Agencies Seeking Nonfiction and All Genres of Fiction - by Erica Verrillo…
on Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity:
New literary agencies are usually started by established agents with considerable experience in the publishing industry. They have reliable contacts in publishing houses and a roster of successes getting writers published. New agencies are looking to expand, and are eager to take on prospective clients.
Always check the agency website and agent bio…
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Perspective: POV Can Revive or Ruin a Story - By Kristen Lamb…
Perspective is one of those techniques that, I feel, doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Sort of like in theater. All the focus is on the actors and the sets, but no one really gives a fig about the lighting or sound…until someone mucks it up. Right?
Whether we are watching a movie, a play, a concert or reading a book, it is super easy to take a lot of elements for granted.
Perspective is one of…
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Have you ever wondered…
What Is Life in Space Really Like?
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To swear or Not to swear, that is the question - by Alison Williams…
FOR $%£@*’S SAKE – IS THERE ANY NEED FOR SWEARING? WARNING, (OBVIOUSLY) CONTAINS SWEARING #WRITINGCOMMUNITY #WRITINGTIPS #AMWRITING
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From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Invention of Form - by Melissa Donovan…
on Writing Forward:
Today’s post is an excerpt from 101 Creative Writing Exercises, a book that takes you on an adventure through the world of creative writing with exercises that offer techniques, practice, and inspiration.
This exercise is from “Chapter 7: Form Poetry.” It’s called “Invention of Form.” Enjoy!
Invention of Form
Who came up with the sonnet or the haiku? How did certain forms of…
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Top Story World and Story Bible Tips - by Sue Coletta…
on Writers Helping Writers:
When we create a story world for readers, we are implanting images and sensory details. From which, the reader fills in the gaps. If we skew that world in any way, we pull the reader out of their base model. And ultimately, out of the story itself.
Examples of Oopsies
blue eyes turn brown
a limp or lisp mysteriously vanishes
the sun rises outside the west-facing…
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How to Write Better Stories - by Melissa Donovan...
on Writing Forward:
You know that feeling you get when you read a novel and become completely lost in it? You can’t put it down, so you lose track of time. When you finally finish, you wish it would just keep going.
Isn’t that the kind of story you want to write?
Over the past year, I’ve read only a few books that I couldn’t put down. Unfortunately, several of the books I started to read didn’t…
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Writers With ADHD: Strategies for Navigating the Writing Process - by Johne Cook…
on K.M. Weiland’s site:
Helping Writers become Authors:
Note From KMW: Earlier this year, I received an email from Bret Wieseler, requesting, “I would love to see a post about writers with ADHD. If you’ve never struggled with it yourself, maybe you know someone who has and can share their thoughts, methods, management strategies, etc. You offer such great insight into the many aspects of being a…
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Save the Cat! Explained: Beginning - by September Fawkes…
Save the Cat! is one of the most popular modern story structures, used by filmmakers and novelists alike. I admit, out of the most popular story structures, this approach has not been my favorite, even though it’s very effective and very famous. But the more time goes on, the more I’ve come to appreciate it.
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Like all the other story structures, I feel like Save the Cat! has both strengths and…
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Are You Making This Conflict Mistake? - By Janice Hardy…
on Writers in the Storm:
You might be missing opportunities to make your conflicts stronger.Â
Conflict is one of those terms frequently used as a catch-all for compelling storytelling, when it’s really just one aspect of what makes a strong story. We use it even though we really mean the scene needs a clearer goal, or more tension, or a better character arc, but saying “this scene needs more…
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8 New Agents Seeking Commercial and Upmarket Fiction, Kidlit, Picture Books, SF/F, Nonfiction, LGBT and BIPOC Writers and more - by Erica Verrillo…
on Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity:
Here are eight new literary agents actively seeking clients. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and will go the extra mile for their clients.
All of these agents work for established agencies with good track records. They are looking for all genres.
Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting.…
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