Jun
19
2013
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Princess Primrose and the Curse of the Big Sleep

Written by Ann Marie Meyers

What is it about fairytales that continue to capture our imagination and the imaginations of our children? Interview with Bobbi A. Chukran

Jun
19
2013
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Can Teams be Creative?

Written by neobluepanther

Is it possible to be just as creative as a team, as you are as an individual?

Jun
19
2013
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Why I Prefer Third-Person

Written by Carrie-Anne

A simple run-down of reasons why I find third-person more flexible, creative, and personal than first-person.

Jun
18
2013
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The Power Of Yes To Ruin A Story

Written by Mooderino

If the person holding the power just says yes to the character, giving them what they need, it won’t make for a very interesting story.

Jun
18
2013
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Witches, Witchcraft and More

Written by Ann Marie Meyers

Interview with Teri Harman, author of 'Blood Moon', a novel that reinvents the modern concept of witches.

Jun
16
2013
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Sexy Other Book Syndrome

Written by Michelle DiPietro

On not giving in to flights of writing fancy, and committing to what you start! For writers who want to learn to finish.

Jun
14
2013
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It's the Little Things

Written by Kathleen Doyle

Sometimes, it's the little things that make all the difference between cardboard cut-out syndrome and characters readers can identify with.

Jun
14
2013
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Magical Interview with Teri Harman

Written by Johnny Worthen

YA Paranormal author Teri Harman drops by the Blog Mansion and talks books and magic. She doesn't leave without making a deal.

Jun
13
2013
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Characters Are Developing All The Time

Written by Mooderino

A reader follows a plot by the changes that occur in a character’s life.

Jun
11
2013
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Avoiding Amateur Writing Mistakes

Written by Carrie-Anne

These are some basic writing mistakes you never want to make. Amateur mistakes are the easiest to avoid if you know what they are.

Jun
11
2013
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The Pace Race

Written by Mooderino

It’s possible to create the sensation of moving quickly, but to get a true sense of pace you need to know where it is you’re going.

Jun
11
2013
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Oh the Places You'll Go!

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

How is a writer like an archeologist?