May
8
2012
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Kick The Dog

Written by David Powers King

Actions speak louder than words. What characters do can say a lot about them, for good and ... not so good. This trope will make us dislike characters before we have the chance to really get to know them.

May
8
2012
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Rhythm in Writing

Written by CMKeller

How to improve the rhythm of your writing.

May
7
2012
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Current Cultural References

Written by eayounker

How using cultural references can be useful and why it should be avoided.

May
7
2012
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Why Your Best Characters Are Just You.

Written by Sarah Allen

The most developed, well-rounded characters come from the person you know best: you.

May
7
2012
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Reasons Writing Is A Bit Like Cooking: Part One

Written by Adam Gaylord

Fresh ingredients, impeccable timing, and plenty of practice are what you need to be a great cook and a great writer. What else?

May
7
2012
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It's Children's Book Week 2012!!

Written by Teri Harman

Since 1919, Children's Book Week has been a celebration of children's literature, those that write it and those that read it. The fun starts May 7.

May
6
2012
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Music to Write to

Written by Jay Noel

Many writers need music playing in the background while writing. I'm one of them. Here are some great samples of music to write to.

May
6
2012
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Why I Won't Read Your Book

Written by John Hansen

With the rise of self-publishing, many indie authors are self-publishing their potentially good books, but some aspects of the book page can make them look bad. Here's a list of why I won't read your book.

May
5
2012
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Breaking Down the Idealization of War (Part Two)

Written by Jonathan LaForce

Part two in The Modern Military Writer series, this post covers historic glorification of war and how the real horrors of war slowly made their way into the public consciousness.

May
5
2012
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Military Writers Teach Far More Than Strategy (Part One)

Written by Jonathan LaForce

This part one of four in The Modern Military Writer serves as an introduction to the idea that military writers don't just write about strategy. They write about basic human truths that transcend time.

May
5
2012
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The Bromeliad Trilogy

Written by eayounker

A review of Terry Pratchett's "The Bromeliad Trilogy."

May
5
2012
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Review: Olivia by Julie Wright

Written by Teri Harman

Book review for first in a new series for women.