Apr
16
2013
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Knowing What To Do Next

Written by Mooderino

In life, sometimes you come to a point when dealing with a problem where you don’t know what to do next. Either there’s no obvious solution, or it’s in somebody else’s hands and you have to wait.

Apr
16
2013
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Write the query before the novel

Written by Sharon Bayliss

Query writing is considered by many to be a necessary evil. However, it can also be a useful plotting exercise.

Apr
16
2013
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The Name of the Star Book Review

Written by Liesel Hill

A really fun, engrossing read! Loved it! Here's why!

Apr
16
2013
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Owning Writer

Written by Callie Leuck

Among writers, the I-was-afraid-to-own-the-title-of-writer conversation is reoccurring. How did you first begin calling yourself a writer?

Apr
16
2013
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Motivation For Writers

Written by Mooderino

Constructive doesn’t mean polite or supportive, it means something you can build on.

Apr
12
2013
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K is For...Kissing

Written by Melanie Crouse

For the A-Z challenge: In writing, kissing is a good thing, practically a necessity and yet easily overdone. What works and what doesn't.

Apr
12
2013
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Partials Book Review

Written by Liesel Hill

Personally, I liked this dystopian novel more than Divergent! Check out my review!

Apr
12
2013
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Just Get On With The Story?

Written by Mooderino

If you ask a reader whether they want answers immediately, or do they want to wait a while, chances are they’ll want to know right now. But that doesn’t mean you should give them what they want.

Apr
12
2013
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Beautiful Creatures Book Review

Written by Liesel Hill

Read this before seeing the film and loved it! Click here for review! :D

Apr
12
2013
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Inventing New From Old

Written by Mooderino

Go too far from what people are used to and they don’t want to risk wasting their time on something they may end up not liking. Stick to what’s been done before and get treated like a hack and imitator.

Apr
12
2013
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Author Jessica McHugh drops by to teach me about beer and books

Written by Johnny Worthen

Speculative Fiction author Jessica McHugh drops by The Blog Mansion for a drink or six, to talk books, publishing and bladder control.

Apr
11
2013
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Great Conflicts

Written by Liesel Hill

What does it take to keep readers reading? How about great conflicts? Tips here!