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Roxanne Ravenel

Roxanne is a freelance journalist and novelist who blogs about the art & craft of storytelling at <a href=http://MindfulBanter.com>Mindful Banter</a>. Her debut novel (penned by her <a href=http://ReeseRyan.com>alter ego</a>) will be published in 2013. She is Managing Editor here at <i>All Things Girl</i>.

Nov
2
2012
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Get Inside Your Character’s Head with Deep Point of View

Written by Roxanne Ravenel

Deep POV is the use of third person in a manner which allows readers to see, hear, and feel the action as the character does.

Oct
23
2012
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Three Reasons to Write the Premise BEFORE You Write the Book

Written by Roxanne Ravenel

Drafting the premise first keeps us focused as we write; is invaluable when we are ready to draft a synopsis; and enables us to talk to an agent or potential readers intelligently about our book.

Oct
20
2012
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Once More with Emotion

Written by Roxanne Ravenel

We want readers to connect with our protagonist on an emotional level, to feel what our characters are feeling. If we can achieve this, readers will be invested in our character’s journey. This emotional investment keeps them turning pages.

Oct
19
2012
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Get Ready for NaNoWriMo 2012

Written by Roxanne Ravenel

I approached NaNoWriMo armed with a detailed plan of attack based on lessons learned in previous years.

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