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Ava Jae

Obsessive writer. Insatiable reader. OCD Artist. Lifelong dog lover. Crazed X-Men fanatic.

Aug
29
2012
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How (Not) to Write Dialogue

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Or "How to Write Brilliantly Fantastic Dialogue That Will Leave Your Readers Clamoring for More" (a sarcastic post).

Aug
29
2012
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Do Your Characters Fail Enough?

Written by Ava Jae

Let's face it - rarely do readers or writers want our characters to lose, but allowing characters to fail is an essential part of plot and character development that writers should be careful not to overlook.

Aug
23
2012
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Do You Really Want Overnight Success?

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The idea of achieving celebrity-like author status with your first book is a tempting one, but all that talk about so-called overnight success got me thinking—is it really something that we should strive for?

Aug
21
2012
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Discussion: On the First Reading of Your WIP

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What do you focus on during your first reading? Do you have a system that you use every time, or does it depend on the WIP? I'd love to hear your tips and techniques.

Aug
9
2012
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Discussion: Are First Drafts Always Awful?

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What is your first draft process like? Do you write quickly then revise heavily later, or are you more careful with your first drafts?

Aug
8
2012
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On Writing Your First Novel

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On the difference between writing a novel despite the discouraging odds and writing a practice novel.

Aug
8
2012
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Why I Don't Like the Term "Aspiring Writer"

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While I know what people mean when they say they're an "aspiring writer," I truly don't believe the "aspiring writer" actually exists, and this is why.

Jun
25
2012
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What Makes a Great Final Sentence?

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On the importance of final sentences and what makes a great final sentence great.

Jun
4
2012
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What Makes a Great First Sentence?

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On writing the most important sentence in your novel.

Jun
2
2012
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How (Not) to Write Great Characters

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Ten foolproof secrets to writing captivating characters.

May
31
2012
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Would You Write if You Were Never Getting Published?

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It's not an easy question, but what do you think? Would you keep writing if you somehow knew you would never get published?

May
28
2012
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How to Finish Writing a Novel

Written by Ava Jae

Condensed into two (relatively) easy steps.

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