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Graphic Ways to Build Your Brand as an Author
Many authors new to the published scene are astonished at how overwhelming the marketing piece to our industry is. Believe me, I’m still learning! In this blog post, I’m going to post a few tips that are necessary to begin to building … Continue reading
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Tagged amwriting, author, author branding, author promotion, branding, branding tips, kelly abell, marketing, marketing tips, novels, social media, writing, writing better
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Writing Tip – Cleaning Up Word Vomit #amwriting
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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Tagged amwriting, editing, editing tips, kelly abell, Words, writing, writing journey, writing tips
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Mara’s Passion Excerpt – Thought I’d Share Some of My Own Work
Good Morning, For those who have been asking, I thought I’d share a writing sample from my latest release Mara’s Passion, Book Three in the Saving Shenanigans Trilogy. Enjoy! While he made his way to a nearby table, the crowd … Continue reading
Writing Tip – Lose the Cliché – They’re Dull As Dirt
The definition, according to Dictionary.com, of cliche is : a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, … Continue reading
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Sittin” On The Porch With Kelly – Author Charlene Carlberg – Writing Can Fill A Special Place
This morning is hot and muggy, so we are truly enjoying Sweet Tea this morning. Nothing like Florida in the summer. Whew! Today I’m SO proud to have with me Author Charlene Carlberg. Charlene has a powerful message to share … Continue reading
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A Compelling Story Is Not Enough
I started a new book by a new author last night, and while it had a great hook, and the story began with a bang, it is already disappointing. Why? Poor editing. I am so disappointed for this writer. The … Continue reading
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Tagged amediting, amwriting, author branding, dialogue, editing, editing tips, kelly abell, Point of View, write better, writing, writing advice, writing tips
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Writing Tip – Why is Reading For Pleasure Important to the Craft of Writing #amwriting
I was working on a story the other day and spending some time reflecting when an email came in from a fan. The question asked of me was, “How do you find time to read for pleasure?” I’ll share with … Continue reading
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Tagged amreading, amwriting, author, book ideas, craft, editing, kelly abell, reading, Story ideas, writing, writing tips
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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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