How to Write a Synopsis Made Easy, by Delena Silverfox

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  One of my favorite parts of being a writer is meeting people. Social media has ramped up my social life. Typically I sit around and write all day. I don't take a lot of time to meet with friends. … [Continue reading...]

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How to Write a Novel in Thirty Days, Tip #4, DISTRACTIONS

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How often do you get interrupted when you write? What's the primary source of your distractions? Is it Facebook, Twitter, or Email. For me, it can be all three, but other things too. Admit you have … [Continue reading...]

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Taking the Plunge

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As writers, we need to get feedback to improve our craft. Unfortunately, the feedback part of the equation is scary. Whether it's submitting to contests, querying agents, or simply sharing our work … [Continue reading...]

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Keeping an Idea-Log

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Have you ever been low on ideas? I’d bet my favorite pen that you have. It seems that running low on “creative-juice” is one of the greatest stumbling blocks that writers face. You get into a … [Continue reading...]

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What Could You Do With a Tree Branch?

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Divergent thinking questions are designed to encourage people to consider things in a new way. This allows you to come up with new ideas and, hopefully, more creative ideas. The point is to not limit … [Continue reading...]

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RANDOM PLOT GENERATOR, A Writer’s Tool

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I've BEEN REPLACED! Yesterday, I blogged about nicknames for your characters, and I shared what my nickname is:  Random Subject Generator. I switch subjects. Often. When I saw this website … [Continue reading...]

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Nicknames in Fiction

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  Do you have a nickname? What does it say about you? What does it mean to you? Think about who gave you the nickname and how it made you feel, or what it says about your personality. What … [Continue reading...]

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The Forest’s Mother, by Sam Whitehouse

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Today is FAN FRIDAY where we feature a teen's awesome writing. Please welcome teen writer, Sam, and read his short story. Impressive! And a little creepy--which I love. My name is Sam Whitehouse, … [Continue reading...]

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How to Write a Novel in 30 Days, Tip #3, Which Scene Should You Write?

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Photo courtesy of Morgue.file.com You're writing your novel in 30 days. Butt in chair. Music is playing in the background, the kind of tune that fits the mood of your scene. You're in the groove, … [Continue reading...]

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What Does Hope Have to Do With Fiction?

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    "Hope lives and breathes in our pores, moving us from one day to another. Hope keeps us alive and gives us vision in the dark." (Click to tweet this.)   As writers, we … [Continue reading...]

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