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Erin Shakespear

I'm a disheveled writer of middle grade fantasy novels, scatter-brained momma to five crazy kids and crafty contributor to Family Fun magazine.

May
7
2013
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Book Review: Museum of Thieves

Written by Erin Shakespear

A super fun middle grade trilogy with magic, a vicious villian and excellent characters you love to root for.

May
3
2013
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5 Writing Lessons from WWF Wrestlers

Written by Erin Shakespear

Five tips from the World Wrestling Federation involving chairs, villains and...spandex.

Apr
24
2013
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Understanding Humor

Written by Erin Shakespear

Sure, it can be tricky to pull humor apart and see how it works. But let's give it a shot anyways!

Apr
23
2013
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3 Steps to Get Your Timing Right

Written by Erin Shakespear

When writing humor, it's all about the timing. Check out these 3 steps to help you improve your timing.

Apr
22
2013
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6 Ways to Improve Your Similes

Written by Erin Shakespear

Similes are a great way to add humor to your writing. Check out these tips for making yours the best.

Apr
21
2013
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5 Kinds of Jokes

Written by Erin Shakespear

Looking for different kinds of jokes to add more humor to your fiction? Give comparison, cliche, deadpan, slapstick and morbid jokes a try.

Apr
21
2013
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Creating Quirky Characters

Written by Erin Shakespear

Tips for creating funny & quirky characters.

Mar
11
2013
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5 Lessons about Success from Gangnam Style

Written by Erin Shakespear

A humorous look at the lessons we writers can learn from the Korean superstar Psy and his hit video Gangnam Style.

Feb
18
2013
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9 Reasons Why Being Pregnant is like Being an Aspiring Writer

Written by Erin Shakespear

A humorous look at the similarities between being pregnant and being a writer.

Oct
17
2012
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Can Writing a Pitch Help You Get Unstuck From the Muddy Middle?

Written by Erin Shakespear

Are you stuck in the middle of your WIP? Having trouble with your plot? Can writing a pitch for your novel help?

Oct
15
2012
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Pidgeon Holing

Written by Erin Shakespear

Are you focusing on writing in one genre? Or do you have you hands in multiple writing pots?

Oct
13
2012
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How to Help Your Novel Through a Midlife Crisis {Without Buying it a Sports Car}

Written by Erin Shakespear

Signs your novel is going through a midlife crisis and solutions to help get it back on track.

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