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Jo Ann Schneider

I write. I do Kung Fu. The two are more similar than I ever imagined...

May
13
2013
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Be Mean to Characters-The Little Things

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

Feel like you've been too nice to your characters lately? Come see how to make their little lives ever so miserable.

Mar
26
2013
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Self-Control

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

Emotions ever get the best of you? Well, you're not the only one.

Mar
5
2013
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5 Step Sparring

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

Because sometimes the first four punches (ideas for your story) just aren't good enough.

Feb
26
2013
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Fight Club-Manuscript Style

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

Ever been beat up by your manuscript? Well, you might not be alone.

Feb
4
2013
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The Thing About Writing

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

If you're feeling depressed about writing, check out this week's semi-inspirational blog post on how writing is WAY better than playing football. No offense to football players intended.

Jan
18
2013
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Gorilla Glue

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

Ever had your brain say, "So sorry, I'm not in right now, please try back later. Perhaps in the summer." Here are five tips on how to trick your brain into the world of your work in progress.

Jan
15
2013
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An Exercise in Character-Round 2

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

Come along for the second installment of analyzing your main character's reaction to annoying Facebook challenges. Rounds 3-4 are up as well.

Jan
11
2013
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An Exercise in Character-Round 1

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

See how one of those "pass it along" Facebook posts can help you build your characters. Not your character, that's different.

Jan
3
2013
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The Sweet (Buttery) Taste of Success

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

How I used Kevin J. Anderson's popcorn theory to find success in writing.

Dec
6
2012
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You Win Some and You Lose Some

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

Confessions of a Nanowrimo failure.

Nov
21
2012
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Snow Whyte and the Queen of Mayhem

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

Meet author Melissa Lemon and get a few insights about her latest twisted fairy tale Snow Whyte and the Queen of Mayhem that hit shelves in December.

Nov
13
2012
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What You Can't See

Written by Jo Ann Schneider

Why those little steps in learning to write are so excruciating.

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