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Writing Tip – Stuck on a Scene? Try Changing POV #amwriting
While working on a novel, I got stuck on a scene. It wasn’t going in the direction I wanted, my characters were two tough guys and were sounding like whiny children, and I just couldn’t get it to work. My son, an aspiring film … Continue reading
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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Leigh Michaels – Top Five Ways Historical Writers Go Wrong #amwriting
I am so excited today! I’ve set out the nicest paper plates, made a fresh pot of sweet tea and even tried my hand at some scones. They’re hard as bricks but maybe Leigh won’t notice. (Never claimed to be … Continue reading
Writing Tip – More on Character Development #amwriting
I was conversing with a fellow author last night and the subject of character development came up. We talked about how we developed our characters with full profiles before we even began to write our novels. I have about a … Continue reading
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Marketing Effectiveness: What’s Worked For Me #amwriting #bookpromotion
In all the years I’ve been an author and involved in the publishing business, I’ve tried just about every form of marketing. I’ve done online marketing through Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Google+, Pinterest and more. I’ve done virtual blog tours and … Continue reading
Writing Historical Fiction – Some Tips #amwriting
Good Morning, My current work in progress is my first attempt at writing historical fiction. I must say it is far more complicated and involved than I possibly could have imagined. Recently, I was fortunate enough to participate on a … Continue reading
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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Sylvia Villalobos – My Writing Journey
Good Morning To All! It is gorgeous on the porch this morning. Not too hot yet, but it will be later. It’s hot enough for my famous sweet tea and Author Sylvia Villalobos and I are sippin’ away. It is … Continue reading
Writing Tip – When To Use Prologues #amwriting
I was having this discussion with a fellow author today and thought it would be a great topic for my next tip. To help my discussion along I looked up the definition of Prologue on http://www.dictionary.com. This is what they have … Continue reading
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Putting On Your Online Suit – Complaining Authors by Barbara Vey
I happened to read this as a post on Facebook today and thought it was appropriate to share here. As an author you need to remember that you are viewed by your readers as a professional. Social media is a … Continue reading
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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Ralph Peluso – It’s All About the Journey
Hey Folks. I’m a little late getting this one out today but it will be worth the wait. This afternoon I’m sittin’ on the porch with Author Ralph Peluso. He shares with us his journey through writing and what he’s … Continue reading
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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Frank Allan Rogers – Editing Your Own Work
I am so thrilled to have Author and Editor Frank Allan Rogers back on my porch. I’ve worked with Frank for years and highly respect his advice. Today, over sweet tea and crumpets, we are talking about editing your own. … Continue reading
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