Writing Tips
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Rhythmic Beats… Fiction Writing
You may have noticed I’ve been absent lately. To meet my deadline I’ve had to pull away from social media while I work on my first rounds of edits for Marred, design my cover…
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Interview with Bestselling Author Larry Brooks!
It’s no secret that today’s guest is my favorite author. In my opinion, he’s written two of the best craft books ever written — Story Engineering and Story Physics. Matter of fact, he has…
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The Power of Storytelling
As I mentioned in an earlier post I am reading The Seventh Thunder by Larry Brooks. I don’t normally discuss the books I read because I’ve geared this blog more toward crime related…
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Cop Talk: Crime Writer's Dictionary J – M
I hope you all are loving this series as much I am. Not only will it help strengthen our stories and make them more believable, but knowing the right terminology helps bring…
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Cop Talk: Crime Writer's Dictionary F – I
We’ll continue with the dictionary today. I’ve found this reference indispensable. My hope is that you will too. If you missed part one of this series you can find it here. As a reminder,…
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Cop Talk: A – E
I found this great resource and asked Lee Lofland for permission to repost. And he said yes! If you’re a crime writer and aren’t following him you’re missing out. He has a fascinating…
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Dialogue Attributions by James Scott Bell
This is one of my favorite posts on dialogue attributions, originally posted on The Kill Zone. It’s so effective because it’s written as a story, one you’ll always remember. Because I wanted to…
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How To Romance Your Readers – And Sell More Stories
With us today is Dr. John Yeoman from Writers’ Village. He has an impressive resume, including being a successful commercial novelist for 42 years! I’m honored to have him with us today, and…
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Three Tips To Amp Up Your Writing
There are many ways to amp up your writing. But this first technique will surely do the trick. Today I will share with you three secrets that you may not know. The first…
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A Special Guest Who Interviewed James Patterson, Author Caleb Pirtle III
I have a special treat for you today. I’ve invited an incredible writer who has authored more than 55 books. Last count I believe the number was closer to 59! Caleb Pirtle III…
