Dec
19
2011
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Humanize Your Book's Villain

Written by Kristy G. Stewart

Your antagonists are as important to your story as your heroes, so don't sell them short. Let them be human, even if they're evil while they're at it.

Dec
19
2011
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Worldbuilding

Written by CNHolmberg

Five points on worldbuilding and setting, inspired by the one and only Brandon Sanderson.

Dec
19
2011
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Secrets from the Slush Pile.

Written by shimiqua

Seven secrets on how to stand out in the slush pile and finally get that yes! Written by a real life slush reader.

Dec
19
2011
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Writing can be a lonely life; The Importance of Writing Buddies.

Written by SallyPoyton

How having writing friends can keep you sane, and help your writing...

Dec
17
2011
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A Little Night Music

Written by BMcKenna

All stories have stories behind them; "A Little Night Music" has more stories than most. If it wasn't for love of what it said to me, it would never have been written.

Dec
16
2011
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I Was a One-Hit Wonder

Written by sarahmccanless

How a workshop helped me learn the value of simplicity, and that the real source of a writer's voice is her honesty on the page.

Dec
16
2011
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Birds, Bees, and Writing

Written by David Powers King

Many stories have sexual tension, a true part of the human existence. In some cases, more explicit than others. The question is when to use it and how.

Dec
16
2011
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YA Common Clichés series: YA Science Fiction

Written by sesinkhorn

Science Fiction YA is on the rise! And so are its clichés. There are still certain overused tropes in sci-fi, and this entry explores them.

Dec
16
2011
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Everybody's Kung Fu Writin'!

Written by jcmartin

Trying to get your novel published requires the same amount of commitment to your craft as a martial artist pursuing his or her black belt. Read on and find out what your butt-kicking alter ego is!

Dec
15
2011
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Only a small percentage of authors sell through. What’s the solution?

Written by Laura Pauling

Writing is a roller coaster of emotion. This post looks at writer's depression on both sides of the fence: pre published and post published. The reality of being an author is not always what it seems.

Dec
15
2011
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Writing Humor

Written by chadcmorris

A bit of advice on how to bring the funny!

Dec
15
2011
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Jolly Fish Press Acquires Its First Two Titles for 2012

Written by Jolly Fish Press

Jolly Fish Press (JFP) has successfully acquired the North American distribution and publication rights to two new books.