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Category: How-To Series
What type of Writer Am I?
It's an important question to ask yourself because the answer can help aspiring authors determine what kind of publishing to seek out. As none of you know (because I've never blogged about it), I am currently MIA from all socials and blogging because I'm in school. I'm almost done with my BA in English and …
Mama Bear: Part 5
Parts 1 2 3 4 Claire was sweating as she glanced again at the wide-brimmed hat sitting on the chair at the dining table. The cubs were giggling as they tried to perform jumping jacks, as demonstrated by Mama Bear. "Jacob- Cub 2- kick your feet apart when your hands go up-" Claire demonstrated. So …
Finish Line Script Competition
In a previous post, I talked about how I'm learning all I can about the art of screenwriting. As part of my learning process, I have entered my screenplay, "Dear Boy," in a screenwriting competition that I am totally loving, so I thought I'd share a little bit about it. I found the Finish Line …
Resources for Writers
I don't know about you, but I have been spending my quarantine time catching up on writing. Usually, my writing is in the form of novels, but lately (as in the past 2 years LOL) I have been learning as much as I can about the art of screenwriting. It's harder than it seems! I had …
How-To: Market Your Book
When it comes to book marketing, let's face it: most of it's expensive and rarely results in real sales. There are so many facets to marketing your story, it can be confusing and overwhelming. That's why, as an Indie Author in the never-ending struggle to get your book noticed, it's important to talk to other …
Part 6: How-To Find Critique Partners
Welcome to week six! Criticism: it's a dirty word, right? Well, it doesn't have to be. Actually, listening to others critique your work is one surefire way to make you a better, stronger writer. I think listening to others, whether friends or fellow writers, talk about your plot and pacing, watching them pick it apart is …
Part 4: How-To Find the “Flow”
Welcome to part 4 of my How-To Blog series on writing! This week's post is on finding your "flow." And remember how I promised links to other great writing resources? Well, this weeks' post is borrowed/reposted from one of them, Writers Digest. It's super detailed--very educational-- and there's no way I could make it any …
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