Mar
19
2013
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ARC's for BLOOD MOON Now Available!

Written by Teri Harman

Hello author, writer and blogger friends. If you would like to review my debut YA witch fantasy, ARCs are ready! Details in this post. Thanks!!

Mar
19
2013
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Guest Authors: The Brothers Washburn - Don't Look Under the Bed

Written by The Brothers Washburn

The dynamic duo, The Brothers Washburn, are sharing a few secrets to the craft of writing a horror novel. Part of the PITCH GREEN blog tour.

Mar
19
2013
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yWriter 5 Saved Me From Going Under

Written by Angie Schilaty

yWriter 5 is a life saver. Clean, inexpensive, and ready to record my every idea at four in the morning, this program has won my heart ... and more importantly my words.

Mar
19
2013
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Tell The Reader Why

Written by Mooderino

While showing, rather than telling, is an excellent technique when it comes to moments of action, drama and emotion, there are times when telling is a far more useful and efficient approach to take.

Mar
19
2013
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Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid of Pitch Green

Written by Janet Kay Jensen

Pitch Green, the debut YA Horror novel by the Brothers Washburn, Berk and Andy Washburn, authors by profession, writers at heart. Be on your guard, people, there is a new Grimm in town.

Mar
14
2013
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The Little Reasons A Story Works

Written by Mooderino

What happens keeps the reader interested in the short term. Why it happens is what keeps them interested over the course of an entire novel.

Mar
12
2013
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10 Weird and Creepy Places to Set a Novel

Written by Sarah Allen

Ten weird and creepy places to use as a setting for your novel, from all over the globe.

Mar
12
2013
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When To State The Obvious In A Story

Written by Mooderino

Not only is it difficult to know how much information to give readers so they know what’s going on, it’s also tricky knowing when to give it to them.

Mar
11
2013
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Februray Mini-reviews

Written by J. A. Bennett

What I read last month.

Mar
8
2013
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The Perfectly Balanced Story

Written by Mooderino

It’s hard to know exactly how much information a reader needs or wants. Even if you did, it would be impossible to provide since you’ll have more than one reader. Each will have different requirements.

Mar
4
2013
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Worst Case Scenario Is Something To Aim For

Written by Mooderino

Sometimes we get worried and worked up about something and turns out not to be as bad as we feared. It’s good when it turns out that way. In real life. In a story that kind of build up and release is not rewarding.

Feb
28
2013
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A Plot Problem Is A Character Problem

Written by Mooderino

If the character hasn’t been created with enough depth, what they get up to will feel arbitrary and unsatisfying. If the plot isn’t holding people’s attention, the first place you should look is character.