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A great cover can attract attention, but mostly it needs to signal the genre of the story being told. Here are some things to consider that will help your book appeal to the right readers.
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What makes some novels rocket to the top of best seller list? Here are a few of my theories.
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What I learned about characterization from my limited acting experiences.
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So many times, the last book or movie in a series is the weakest. In this post, I look at The Dark Knight Rises to determine what makse a strong ending to a series.
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Lessons I learned about writing from my car accident.
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There seems to be an epidemic of lost parents in the YA genre. Here are some reasons why it might be worth the trouble to work in some decent parents into the story.
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Writing a romance or a romance subplot? Check out what makes a romance work through an analysis of Disney's Tangled.
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What books can do that movies can't. The real meaning of show don't tell.
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What exactly is a Mary Sue character, and how can you avoid creating one?
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My take on which are the best superhero movies and what makes them so great.
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Looking at the finale of the tv series Lost to determine what makes or breaks an ending.
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While virtues can make characters admirable, it is their flaws and imperfections that make them lovable.
