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Make Money Writing—Interview with Janice Thompson
I’m so excited to have author Janice Thompson with us today to talk about her new book. Welcome, Janice. Can you tell us about your latest venture? Thanks for having me. I’m thrilled to share about my latest book, MAKE MONEY WRITING, which is now available from amazon for kindle users. The book, which is … Continue reading
5 Great Blog Sites for Writers Who Want to Grow Their Audience
I don’t know about you, but I have been inundated by writer’s New Year’s resolutions and years-in-review. Then my husband grumbled this week how New Years is really a made up holiday, anyway. He asked, “Is there some cosmic force that began the year on January 1st and ended it on December 31st?” “Not really,” … Continue reading
Last Minute Christmas Ideas for Writers
Only four more days before Christmas and you haven’t figured out what to get your … uh … self. I know, Christmas is supposed to be about giving, not getting. So, um, maybe you can get these for a writer friend (then after calculating your Christmas cash, December 26th, buy them for yourself). What’s awesome … Continue reading
Tantalizing Love Scenes
Love scenes have been around for the test of time, many fiction novels have them whether their romance or not. Even in Christian writing. Creating tantalizing love scenes can be a daunting task. Sometimes their overdone, reading like a manual, or they’re redundant. Saying, her heart hammered, becomes the favorite phrase in many love scenes. So, how do I create … Continue reading
Writing a Great Opening Hook Sentence
Today we’ll focus on the components of a great first sentence. The first sentence your reader will read is the opening hook. You want to grab him/her—make them wonder what your book is about. How many writing classes and conferences have you attended, how many agents/editors have you pitched to — all to hear the … Continue reading
Kick the Telling Habit
Time to Kick the Telling Habit for good! I received an email from Annie Oortman on 4 Simple Ways to Kick the Telling Habit. Let’s go over them. Don’t say the Old Lady screamed… bring her on and let her scream.—Mark Twain. “Show, don’t tell.” That adage has struck fear in many a writer’s heart. But … Continue reading
Mama, the pigs are loose! How to corral all those unruly critters.
After starting to write your break through novel, you immediately zero in on your heroine and place her in a dreamscape world where she can run and frolic and play. You give her eyes of emerald, rich raven hair and a heart shaped face. Then your hero enters. Working through your God-complex, you make him … Continue reading
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