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Busy Writers: Self-publish Your Book and Make Your Writing Dreams Come True
You may think it’s impossible to self-publish books. Today, it’s easier than you may think to self-publish books, and adopting the user-friendly technology can magically move your writing dream from impossible to possible!
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Should You Read John Truby’s The Anatomy of Genres?
If you’re looking for a different approach to genres, consider reading John Truby’s latest book, The Anatomy of Genres: How Story Forms Explain the Way the World Works.
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Writing Principles: Overcome the Tyranny of the OR to Achieve Your Writing Goals
Sherlock Holmes had his nemesis, the criminal mastermind Professor James Moriarty. My dreaded adversary, the “Tyranny of the OR,” threatened to steal my joy. Here’s how I overcame my enemy.
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A Character Template to Help Busy Writers Solve the Writing Puzzle
Developing multi-dimensioned fictional people fascinates me. But updating the character template for my favorite writing app proved harder than I expected.
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Understanding Your Favorite Genre Gives You the Advantage Bestselling Authors Know Well
What do you consider the best characteristics of your favorite genre? I’ll share mine and explain how knowing key details can engage readers.
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8-Beat Scene and Sequel Sequence
An internet search for “scene and sequel” will net you many definitions. Today’s post offers guidelines and 8 beats to structure the scene and sequel sequence.