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Lauren Shearer

I'm a word artist; my aim is to write stories that touch hearts, open minds, and paint vivid pictures of what life is really like.

Jan
18
2013
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Miss Jack Lewis Baillot on Self-Publishing

Written by Miss Jack Lewis Baillot

There is a lot about self-publishing people don't really understand yet – and a lot of it I got a crash course lesson in the closer I came to publishing.

Dec
19
2012
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How to Effectively Market Your Writing

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

Writers tend to approach marketing the way a cockroach approaches light: they run away. But what successful marketers do is offer something so eye-catching that audiences can't help but stop for a look.

Nov
28
2012
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When Others Define You

Written by Lauren Shearer

You can hold up your own picture to the world, but the way you treat other people is one of the truest reflections into your soul. This can work very powerfully in fiction.

Nov
13
2012
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Love is a Verb

Written by Ellyn Gibbs

If you truly love somebody, you won't just stick around for the warm fuzzy hot-chocolate-and-mittens feelings. It turns out that this phrase also relates to writing.

Nov
6
2012
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Seven Books That Changed My Perspective On Writing

Written by Lauren Shearer

I've read a lot of books on writing, but only a few have really impacted the way I think. Here are seven books that changed my perspective on writing.

Oct
3
2012
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What Superheroes and Fairy Tales Have in Common

Written by Lauren Shearer

Superhero and fairy tale stories are making a comeback on today's silver screen. Here are some things these two genres share.

Sep
11
2012
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The Fantasy Novelist Exam

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

If you've wondered if your fantasy world is good enough (or if you're worried that your novel will be the literary version of the poor LARP nerds who believe they have created the perfect universe), this is for you.

Sep
11
2012
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We Shall Gain the Universe: Avengers, Plot & Structure

Written by Lauren Shearer

What can the recent summer blockbuster "The Avengers" teach us about plot and structure? This post explores its plot and structure, which helped it become the highest-grossing hero movie of all time.

Sep
11
2012
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Lauren and the Post About Titles

Written by Lauren Shearer

There are six basic kinds of titles. Which does your favorite book or current WIP fall under?

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