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Freytag's Pyramid in Fiction Writing, Rejection Letters, What not to do on your blog/website
Lately I’ve come across several blogs and websites used solely for a place to complain. We, as writers, deal with rejection all the time. Rejection is hard. When that agent/editor/publisher tells you they are going…
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Showing structuring: scene, sequel, and MRUs in a novel
So many people enjoyed my recent post, The Importance of MRUs that I thought I’d show you large-and-small-scale structuring of a scene and sequel using MRUs. Actually, I got the most followers from that post.…
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The importance of MRUs
Before I get into today’s post let me tell you where I’m coming from. I’ve been writing most of my life. Even as a pre-teen I could always write better than I could…
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A few thoughts on routine, inspiration and motivation
I am what you call a Pantser, meaning I don’t pre-write or outline. My creativity comes this way… Let’s suppose I’m done with my latest novel and have chosen to take a break…
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My Sweet Boys
Today I thought I’d introduce you to my family. My husband, Bob, I’ve spoken about in past posts, but my furry four-legged sons I haven’t. At least, not in detail. Bob and I…
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Readers skipping pages??
I’m sorry I haven’t posted much original stuff thus far. I’ve been so busy working on my new novel and haven’t had time. Today I carved out an hour to do some housekeeping…
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Prosecutors' fallacy
I need this information for my new novel, but thought I’d share… by The Society of Procrastinating Linguists
