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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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More on Showing Vs. Telling -“Felt” A Word to Avoid

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Kelly Abell

As I’ve gone through the editing process with Secrets of a Wolf, I can assure you that a GOOD editor is more valuable than any precious gem. Worth more than twice their weight in gold! Always be willing to improve … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch – Fran Orenstein – Writing for Children Part Two

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Last week Fran joined me on the porch for the first part of her education post about writing for children. She’s back today and we are chatting this out before it starts raining. So sit back and enjoy your sweet … Continue reading →

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Simple Writing Tip

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Nuff Said. 🙂

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Pre-Editing Your Manuscript

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Years ago I worked with a phenomenal editor on my book The Lost Jewels of Hera. I loved her so much, I’m still with her today. I wanted to share with you the first email she sent me before we … Continue reading →

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