Jun
23
2012
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My Publisher Can Read My Mind

Written by Teri Harman

Why Jolly Fish Press is amazing and the release date for my debut YA novel, Blood Moon.

Jun
23
2012
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BYU Lloyd Alexander, Exhibit Garner National Recogniton

Written by Teri Harman

A BYU film student's film project about author Lloyd Alexander draws the attention of big name authors and Hollywood producers.

Jun
22
2012
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Eliminating The "Just"

Written by Libby Heily

One of the best bits of writing advice I ever received was given to me while I was studying acting in college.

Jun
21
2012
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The Key To Success (Yes There Really Is One!)

Written by Angela Ackerman

We all know hard work leads to success. But sometimes elbow grease just isn't enough. Find out the one KEY THING you can do to ensure you make it that last mile.

Jun
21
2012
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Military Fiction (Guest Post by A. J. Walker)

Written by A. J. Walker

Writing military fiction for those who have never heard a gun (or longbow) fired in anger.

Jun
20
2012
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Character Trait Entry: Sensitive

Written by Angela Ackerman

How well do you know your characters? Check out the 40+ character trait breakdowns in our thesaurus & delve deeper into who they are!

Jun
20
2012
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3 Myths About Villains

Written by Angela Ackerman

Want to move past the cardboard, MUAH-HA-HA villain cliché? Debunk these three emotion-related myths!

Jun
20
2012
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Review: The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen

Written by Teri Harman

Review of this light, easy, magical read.

Jun
20
2012
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Hayao Miyazaki, Spirited Away, & Atypical Antagonists

Written by sesinkhorn

Miyazaki is a very creative and progressive filmmaker. His passions are clear in his films -- anti-war, pro-environmentalism, feminism. But let's talk about Miyazaki's antagonists.

Jun
20
2012
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Standing Out

Written by melskel

Don't send lobsters with your submission. Stand out by submitting a well-crafted manuscript.

Jun
19
2012
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The Mind Screw

Written by David Powers King

Some story moments have the unexpected, which confuses the heck out of us or leaves us with unanswered questions that don't need to be. Tap into this trope and you'll mess with your audience, in a good way.

Jun
18
2012
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Pack Rat Perks: Why Keeping All Your Ideas Comes in Handy

Written by Kristy G. Stewart

Not every idea you have is good, but you should stash and store each one anyway. You never know which idea pieces you'll need in the future.