Oct
7
2011
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Dealing with Critiques - the 30-40-30 Rule

Written by angelaquarles

30% of the people are going to like you no matter what, 30% will not like you no matter what, it's the 40% in the middle you need to worry about. How to apply this to critiques.

Nov
2
2011
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You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto - The Challenge of Multiple POVs

Written by angelaquarles

The method I used to ensure that my hero (living in 1834) sounded nothing like my heroine (modern-day American)

Mar
13
2012
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A Forum on Freelancing

Written by kanatyler

Because I mention freelancing in this space, I’m often asked about where I find work, or if I can offer suggestions...

Oct
20
2011
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Go Deep! Eliminate Distancing Phrases for Deep POV

Written by angelaquarles

One way to immerse your reader deeper into your character in 3rd person is to use Deep POV. I discuss one method of achieving this by eliminating distancing phrases.

Oct
27
2011
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Writing Tip: Is your WIP in need of some manscaping? Pluck out those to-be verbs.

Written by angelaquarles

We've all heard we should avoid to-be verbs. Here's some concrete ways to convert them to more active prose.

Oct
6
2011
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What Storytelling Is

Written by Stuart Nager

Telling original stories along traditional tales... a Storytelling Festival.

Jun
6
2012
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Self-Editing: Eliminating Repetitions

Written by EM Castellan

A guide to eliminating repetitions from your manuscript in 4 easy steps.

May
31
2012
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Writers in Movies

Written by EM Castellan

Writers in movies: are you like them? Find out here.

Apr
17
2012
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Inspiring Dialogue

Written by Nick Hight

Have you ever come across dialogue that is meant to be inspiring, but just isn't? Found yourself cringing at a writer's attempt to be insightful? Here's how to avoid that in your own writing.

Apr
12
2012
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Cover Art: Ask a Designer! (Part 2)

Written by Angela Ackerman

Cover Designer Scarlett Rugers answers MORE of your biggest questions about COVERS and working with a Designer! (Part 2)

Apr
2
2012
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Keeping a Journal

Written by eayounker

It isn't always about posterity. Sometimes it is for yourself and your writing.

Apr
20
2012
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To Happily Ever After or Not to Happily Ever After?

Written by SallyPoyton

Should fairy tales end with "happily ever after" or a more traditional, darker ending?