Words

Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind.
Rudyard Kipling
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Authentic Writing by Kim Prissel

How do I add more sparkle to my story? How do I make my characters seem authentic? How can I make scenes feel real? Research!!! Online catalogs and trade newsletters for professionals can help. It also helps to interview a professional in that trade. If you have a friend who is an arachnologist, who better [...]

Good Advice

Keep in mind that the person to write for is yourself. Tell the story that you most desperately want to read.
Susan Isaacs
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I Don’t Have Time to Write! by Kim Prissel

How many times have you said those words? Do you have a great story idea just bubbling around in your head, but you don’t have the time to sit down and type it? Do family obligations and interruptions interfere with your writing time? Here are some tips and ideas to make more time to write.
Give [...]

Habits

Work every day. No matter what has happened the day or night before, get up and bite on the nail.
Ernest Hemingway
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Quick Tip: Know when you’re ready

Sometimes, you’re just not ready. Not ready to write the book of your heart, not ready to feel the deep emotion your characters must feel, not ready to submit your book. It’s okay. Step back. Get organized. Make a plan of attack. Get yourself in a position where you will be ready to conquer your [...]

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Progress

As writers, we track progress in terms of number of words written, number of chapters completed, number of books published. Some days, every word is a struggle. Some days the word’s flow freely and we thank our muse, God, Gods, whoever is in charge of literary output.
One key to progress is committing to your writing. [...]

STORY TIPS #11 – HERO’S JOURNEY ACT III

Thank goodness we’re almost done with this topic. If I’d known when I started this Hero’s Journey series how long four months really were….. Well, anyway, we’re to the end.
Act III – we’ll get your trusty hero out of that tree now – the Vogler way – with the final three steps.
Step Ten – The [...]

On the Money

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One of the comments struck a cord with me. Basically, [...]

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Link Round Up 11.11.09

Writer’s Digest Article: 24 Agents that want your work
If you’re looking for an agent I suggest you check out this list recently posted over on Writer’s Digest. 24 agents, what they want, what they don’t want, and how they want it. Good luck!
How Royalties Work by Rachelle Gardner
A simplified look at how royalties work.
Creating a [...]