Apr
24
2013
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Theme And Truth In Story

Written by Mooderino

Every story has a theme. You may not know what it is. But it's in there.

Apr
24
2013
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From Rivets to Rails Boarding House Cookbook

Written by Janet Kay Jensen

From Rivets and Rails is a charming cookbook that preserves a historical era as carefully as its cooks preserved their food.

Apr
22
2013
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Story Spectrum

Written by Mooderino

We can all agree that there are two kinds of books: good books and bad books. What we might not be able to agree is which ones are which.

Apr
22
2013
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WRITING IT RIGHT: AVOIDING TELEPATHIC FROGS AND COFFEE UP THE COWBOY

Written by Eric Bishop

If the title doesn't catch you, here are three things I had to learn before I got a publishing contract.

Apr
21
2013
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Reading Not Like A Reader

Written by Mooderino

Often, when a writer asks for feedback on a WIP, they ask for the reader to not bother too much with spelling or grammar.

Apr
21
2013
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Top 5 Ways You Know You're an Action Movie Villain

Written by Liesel Hill

5 Humorous Observations about Action Movie Villains. Are you one?

Apr
19
2013
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3 Tips for Writing Memorable Characters

Written by Liesel Hill

Characters feeling flat? Tips to give them more depth and likability.

Apr
19
2013
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I get Bram Stoker award® nominee Charles Day to fix my sink

Written by Johnny Worthen

Bram Stoker award® nominee Charles Day drops by The Blog Mansion to discuss writing, publishing and sink slime.

Apr
19
2013
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Persuading Readers

Written by Mooderino

In order to persuade the reader that they are getting the skinny from someone who knows, you have to create a sense of authority.

Apr
18
2013
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3 Tips on Writing Historical Fiction

Written by Liesel Hill

Want to write historical fiction but not sure how to come up with fresh ideas? Here are some tips!

Apr
18
2013
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Objectives Provide Story Momentum

Written by Mooderino

When the objective is clear and the character is moving towards it, the reader will stay with the story.

Apr
17
2013
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Justice in Story Writing + The Great Hunt Book Review

Written by Liesel Hill

The use of justice in story-telling plus a book review.