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Writing Tip #7 – The Importance of Character Sketches

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Kelly Abell

This week, as I was writing, I thought a lot about my characters.  I’m currently writing the third book in my trilogy Saving Shenanigans. My concern, of course, is to stay true to those characters as they were in the … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author/Publisher Margo Bond Collins – On Being Indie #amwriting

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Today I’m sittin’ on the porch with Margo Bond Collins, author and publisher extraordinaire. We’re sipping on some sweet iced tea and talking about Margo’s journey from author to publisher. She has some great insight we can all learn from. … Continue reading →

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Dissecting a Publishing Contract – Part 3 of 4 – What are Some of the General Terms in a Publishing Contract? #amwriting

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Today I’m welcoming back attorney Kathryn Goldman who discusses some of the general terms in a publishing contract, part 3 or her 4 part series. In last week’s post, we examined the Author’s Warranties provision in a traditional publishing contract—What … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Missy Turner – Musings of a Debut Author #amwriting

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Kelly Abell

It’s a bit nippy here again in the Sunshine State, but that still doesn’t stop me from sittin’ on the porch with some of my favorite authors. It’s a cuppa joe kind of day, so I’m sitting here with debut … Continue reading →

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Where Story Ideas Come From – Screaming Characters In Your Head #amwriting

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Good Morning! It’s 6:30 am on a chilly Friday morning, and I’m sipping on my coffee, trying to figure out what to write about today. Oh sure I’m working on a novel right now…the third book in my Saving Shenanigans … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author David K. Bryant – Taking a Unique Look At A Classic #amwriting

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Today I’m joined on the porch by an author who’s traveled all the way from England! That’s a long way to go for a glass of sweet tea, but I’m so glad he came. David K. Bryant is a peach … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip #6 – The Importance of Research #amwriting

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Kelly Abell

If I were to ask you the question, “How important is research as a writer,” you would probably look at me like I had 12 heads. “OF COURSE research is important,” you would say, AND you would be right. Yet, so … Continue reading →

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Dissecting A Publishing Contract – Part 1 of 4

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Did you ever wonder what exactly all that contract language actually means in your shiny new contract offer you just received from a publisher? Today I’m joined by my new friend and intellectual property lawyer, Kathryn Goldman. Kathryn  represents writers, artists, … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Elizabeth Seckman – It’s all about the lazy

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Today is a delightful day because I’m joined on the porch by author Elizabeth Seckman. We’ve been giggling like school girls since she sat down. So much so, we nearly spilled our tea. Elizabeth shares a delightful story of a … Continue reading →

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My Own Publishing Journey #amwriting

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Kelly Abell

I was feeling nostalgic this morning as I was re-reading my first published book, Sealed In Lies. This book and I have been on quite a journey. It took me over a year to write it, mostly because I obsessed … Continue reading →

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