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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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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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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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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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Writing Tip – Hooks and Cliff Hangers

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Want to keep a reader interested in your book?  The first thing you need is a good hook.  You want to draw that reader in with something edgy within the first few paragraphs, but at the very least the first page.  … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip – Cleaning Up Word Vomit #amwriting

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I believe it was the movie Mean Girls that first introduced this term to me, and I  thought it was an apt description of what I see a lot in the submissions I’ve read.  Word Vomit is a phrase I … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Susan Kite – On Writing Fan Fiction #amwriting

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Good Morning Readers! It’s a beautiful day on the porch today. It’s a little warm but we’ve got our sweet tea and I’m excited about this morning’s visitor.  I’ve heard a lot about Fan Fiction and even read some, but … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Sylvia Villalobos – My Writing Journey

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Kelly Abell

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 →

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