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171. Writer's Block Doesn't Exist!
November 02, 2012
Ever sit in front of a blank word processing document, cursor blinking on the screen, mind searching for what to do next? If so, you're not alone. Every writer struggles with where to start, how to keep motivated, and where to go next with their work. These challenges are collectively known as "writ...
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172. How To Lie To Tell The Truth And To Create Drama In Fiction
November 01, 2012
Fiction offers truth more than all the facts. Emerson said, "Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures." After him, Stephen King said, "Fiction is the truth inside the lie." If you can't lie, how can you write fiction and how can you tell that internal truth? Take a simple news story with two pol...
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173. Start Writing Your Book Now
November 01, 2012
I get it all the time when I tell people that I am a writer and published author. They tell me, "I wish I could write a book," or "I thought about writing a book," or "Some day I'm going to write a book" - so when are you going to start? Then I hear the excuses, "I don't know how to write," or "I d...
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174. Benefits Of Receiving A Grant For Writing Children's Literature
October 29, 2012
I recently receive a "Jackpot Grant" from the Nevada Arts Council to attend a writing workshop presented by the Society of Children's Bookwriters and Illustrators. Having attended the conference, I realized that there were benefits, to myself and the community. In this article, I'll briefly recap so...
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175. How To Stop Writer's Block - Thoughts And Sympathy For The Blocked Writer
October 27, 2012
Writer's block isn't about not having any ideas. The ideas are there. And you are there too, sitting in front of your laptop, fingers flexed and ready to produce brilliant words. But somehow the writing just won't come, and hours go by without any progress. Now you know that you're in the midst of ...
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176. Grant Writer - Your First Step To A Successful Grant Application!
October 26, 2012
In case you are interested in benefiting from the governmental aids and loans, you have to be an excellent grant writer. A good proposal is the most important step when applying for such programs. Do you have the right skills? Are you sure you know what you need to do? Don't worry, since you can be ...
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177. Creating Your Fantasy Novel World
October 25, 2012
Creating your world when writing a fantasy novel is one of the most important steps when establishing a firm, believable, foundation for your fantasy novel. If your world doesn't work, or does not make sense, you are fighting an uphill battle in inviting in your reader. Your world should be fully de...
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178. Writing Better English Tips - Punctuation Does Matter
October 22, 2012
Anyone who wants to improve their writing skills has to understand and believe that punctuation is important. The biggest reason not to follow the rules of punctuation is that barely anyone else follows it. As long as you get your full stops (or periods) in, how does it matter whether you use a comm...
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179. How To Create An Opening To Your Story That Will Keep Readers Agog
October 22, 2012
There's nothing like a great opening to a story to get your readers hooked. Here are some suggestions that will almost guarantee that your readers will keep reading. Your story should start with some significant event or turning point and present the main character with a problem they have to solve...
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180. How Can You Say What I've Written Needs Work
October 20, 2012
Some new writers don't realize that what they've written needs more than words spelled correctly. They write it, read through it once, and consider it done. They may even think, "Maybe someone needs to look at it just in case I missed a comma or two." Here's another quote you might wish to take to h...
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