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Veronica Sicoe

Writer of sci-fi psychological thrillers, passionate about aliens, physics, psychology and the writing craft. Love to share what I know and meet new people!

May
2
2013
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The 3 Types of Character Arc – Change, Growth and Fall

Written by Veronica Sicoe

We all change, some for the better, some for the worse, and some change sideways. It’s the same with characters, they move on as the story progresses, but HOW do they do it?

Dec
13
2012
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13 Weapons Every Writer Must Have For The Zombie Apocalypse

Written by Veronica Sicoe

Put on your gloves and goggles, pick your favorite of these 13 zombielicious weapons, and let’s get ready to roll!

Dec
11
2012
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Are We Settling For Less Than We Intend To?

Written by Veronica Sicoe

Know what writers are particularly good at? Compromises. Know what makes the difference between mediocre and extraordinary fiction? Compromises.

Nov
19
2012
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13 Types of Writers’ Blogs – Pros and Cons

Written by Veronica Sicoe

The main categories of author blogs with their pros and cons -- which one's your favorite? Which one's <b>your</b> blog?

Oct
29
2012
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Manuscript Revisions – Is This A Scene?

Written by Veronica Sicoe

The most important thing before attempting a revision, is figuring out what exactly we’re revising. So the top question to ask when we pick up any considerable chunk of text should be — is this a scene, or a sequel?

Oct
22
2012
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Manuscript Revisions – Let’s Draw Some Blood

Written by Veronica Sicoe

A close look at the promises every work of fiction makes, and which we must keep in mind to achieve the greatest impact.

Oct
13
2012
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What are you blogging for?

Written by Veronica Sicoe

Is blogging a time-suck for writers, or is it an indispensable must? What's the return of investment, and is it worth the trouble? What is blogging doing for YOU?

Oct
4
2012
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13 Aspects About Aliens You Should Consider

Written by Veronica Sicoe

Aliens are one of the best tools a science-fiction writer has, as they can offer both an interesting contrast and a warped magnifying glass, allowing us to see the homo sapiens from a different perspective.

Oct
1
2012
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Things I Learned While Drafting A Novel

Written by Veronica Sicoe

The most important things I learned while writing the first full draft of a science-fiction novel - and what the next moves are.

Aug
17
2012
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The Shocking Truth About Being A Professional Writer

Written by Veronica Sicoe

The power to turn us into professional writers doesn’t lay in the hands of agents, editors or publishers, or even our peers or family. We are responsible for our success.

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