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Point of View – Who’s is it?

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I was lying in bed this morning reading an older Nora Roberts book. It was one of her earlier titles, and I have to say I was a little surprised by the Point of View switches from character to character … Continue reading →

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Am I Right For This Story?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I was fooling around on Facebook this morning and saw a post by an author friend of mine. She asked the question, and I’m not quoting, so I may take it a little out of context, “Ever have the feeling … Continue reading →

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Stimulating Story Ideas

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Ever have one of those days where you’re staring at a blank screen with no clue what to write? You’ve had ideas whirling in your mind for months, but now they escape you and you didn’t write them down. How … Continue reading →

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Start Small But Set a Goal

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I was just texting with a friend of mine that I haven’t spoken to in a while. She’s had this story rolling around in her head for a long time, yet hasn’t written a word. We all allow everyday life … Continue reading →

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Patience Is A Writer’s Best Friend

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I’ve just come off of a writing jag, and finished a four book series. Whew. I’ve neglected my blog, so I wanted to take some time this morning to reflect on my writing journey. I’m often asked by other writers and … Continue reading →

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Third Person POV – Huh?

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Third person Point Of View can be quite confusing and take on many forms. A writer needs to be cognizant of their utilization of those forms. In this blog entry I will attempt to help you distinguish between the types … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip – Avoid Flat Stanley

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Kelly Abell

In case you don’t know who Flat Stanley is, he was a project my daughter had to complete in elementary school. She mailed a paper cut out character named Stanley to my sister in Maryland. The poor woman had to take … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip – Patience, Grasshopper – Let it Marinate #awriting

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I want to share with you a lesson I learned from a very wise young man.  My 20 year old son.  He is quite the visionary attending the University of Florida, hoping to eventually enter the film industry.  Very often he reviews … Continue reading →

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Writing Historical Fiction – Some Tips #amwriting

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Kelly Abell

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 John Guzzardo – Learnings From The Publishing World #amwriting

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Good Morning. Going to be about 73 degrees here in Florida land. A great day to sit on the porch and interview another one of my author friends. I’ve sweetened up the tea and I’m pouring a glass for John … Continue reading →

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