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Angela Ackerman

I write both MG & YA and am represented by Jill Corcoran of The Herman Agency. I also co-run the popular writing resource, The Bookshelf Muse: http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com

Apr
8
2013
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Making Your Book Launch STAND OUT

Written by Angela Ackerman

Standing out from all the social media promotion noise and commanding attention to your novel's release is the best way to ignite book sales. Here's how to do it!

Dec
15
2012
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What To Do BEFORE Revising A Nano Novel

Written by Angela Ackerman

Many writers worry their NANO book is too scary to revise...not so! All that is lacking is a plan. Here's a road map to start you on the path.

Nov
10
2012
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CHARACTER EMOTION: Is It Written All Over Their Face?

Written by Angela Ackerman

In real life, we focus on the faces of others to provide emotional cues. But in writing, relying on facial cues to show how a character feels is limiting. Learn what else you can do!

Oct
13
2012
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The Path To 10K In Sales: Strategy, Luck & Mistakes

Written by Angela Ackerman

A marketing breakdown for The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide To Character Expression & how it sold 10,000 books in 4 months.

Oct
9
2012
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READER EMPATHY: Catch It. Keep it

Written by Angela Ackerman

Making readers care is the HOLY GRAIL for writers! Here's 5 tips to building empathy, bonding readers to your characters.

Sep
19
2012
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Emotion-Charged Settings

Written by Angela Ackerman

Setting is not just a backdrop. Here's 4 ways to create an emotional impact on the character and readers using your well-chosen Setting!

Sep
19
2012
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 The Subtle Knife: Writing Characters Readers Trust But Shouldn’t

Written by Angela Ackerman

Leading the reader astray is a skill worth honing. Learn how to create characters readers trust but shouldn't in a way that satisfies with these 3 tips!

Aug
30
2012
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Spotlight on Subtext: When Characters Are Liars

Written by Angela Ackerman

Need to show a character is lying? Here are 8 WAYS a liar might reveal themselves to other characters and the reader through their actions & words.

Aug
30
2012
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Got FEAR? Showing Your Character's Emotions

Written by Angela Ackerman

Intense Emotions can be difficult to convey without tripping on cliches. This Emotion Thesaurus Entry provides a host of ideas on how to show your character's FEAR.

Aug
16
2012
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Writing Body Language: Moving Beyond the Basics

Written by Angela Ackerman

Overusing the same body language gestures to convey a character's emotion can be a big problem. Here are a few strategies writers can use to create fresh body language & movement.

Aug
8
2012
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Writing Hero Series: KRISTEN LAMB

Written by Angela Ackerman

Once a month we profile a writer who's community spirit shines bright. Come meet our newest Writing Hero and discover all she does for writers!

Aug
1
2012
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Showing Emotion In Dialogue-heavy Scenes

Written by Angela Ackerman

How to infuse Dialogue with Body Language to 'show' emotion...even when a character is trying to 'hide' what they feel.

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