Sep
3
2012
post submitted by Lauren

The Seven Edits of Highly Effective Authors

Written by WritingSnippets, Ava Milne

I found an interesting post the other day. While blog hopping—an activity I don’t usually enjoy—I came upon a blog that I have since become quite familiar with. Chas Hathaway appears at regular intervals on WritingSnippets...

Sep
1
2012
post submitted by Jeff Hargett

Successful Blogging

Written by Alex J Cavanaugh

What does it take to be a successful blogger? Alex offers answers and some excellent advice.

Sep
1
2012
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Big in Japan

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

A review of Jennifer Griffin's novel Big in Japan.

Aug
30
2012
post submitted by Jeff Hargett

The Green Eyed Monster

Written by Angela Cothran

Meet the success of your writing peers with genuine happiness. The success of one really is the success of all.

Aug
29
2012
post submitted by Jeff Hargett

Outlining: Luring Pantsers to the Dark Side

Written by Anthony Rudzki

Tony wrote a post on outlining that may just lure Pantsers to the power of the Dark Side, otherwise known as outlining.

Aug
28
2012
post submitted by Jeff Hargett

What can Dr. House Teach Writers?

Written by Sarah Allen

Sarah reveals three writing lessons she learned from television's Dr. Gregory House.

Aug
27
2012
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Research: Beauty or Beast?

Written by VanessaKEccles

Helpful tips for researching.

Aug
27
2012
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Resist Giving Characters A Helping Hand

Written by Mooderino

The temptation for a writer to lend a hand, to put their character in the right place at the right time, makes it harder to get to know the character. You are in fact delaying the start of the story.

Aug
25
2012
post submitted by Jeff Hargett

Characters: Is It All Relevant?

Written by Liesel Hill

Are your characters distinct right down to their quirks and ticks? Is all the information you gave the readers about them relevant?

Aug
25
2012
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Dissecting Comedic Narrative in a Novel

Written by Jolly Fish Press

Author Jennifer Griffith dissects the comedic narrative in her latest novel.

Aug
25
2012
post submitted by Jeff Hargett

Plot or Character?

Written by Ken Rahmoeller

Do characters give birth to plot or does plot give birth to characters? Read Ken Rahmoeller's view.

Aug
23
2012
post submitted by Jeff Hargett

Trust the Reader

Written by Terry W. Ervin II

A trusted reader is a happy reader. Author Terry W Ervin II explains how and why we should trust readers' cognitive abilities, sleuthing skills and imaginations.