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Try This Simple Tactic To Write Fiction Any Time, Anywhere

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You want to write fiction. Even if you’re an experienced writer, on some days the words won’t come. Perhaps you’re under stress, and can’t relax to write. Want an easy way to write any time, anywhere, no matter how you’re feeling, or how busy you are? Try this. Write fiction: an easy tactic Here’s the … Read more

Rewrite Your Novel: 3 Powerful Steps To Turn A Mess Into A Book

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It’s time to rewrite your novel. In a recent writers’ group meeting, we discussed the benefits and perils of rewriting. Many authors enjoy their rewrites, because the hard work is done. They know they have a story, they just need shape it into the perfect reader-worthy novel for their genre. That said, rewriting can be … Read more

Writing Fiction: Start With People To Avoid Plot Disasters

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Writing Fiction: Start With People To Avoid Plot Disasters

In our latest writers’ group meeting, we talked about writing fiction and character creation and development. We’re back to our regular meetings, thank heavens. Sadly, our group’s been decimated, but we’ll build it up again. Start with plot or characters? That’s a topic which never gets old because of the two groups of fiction authors. … Read more

Writing Fiction? Choose Two Writing Strategies For 2020

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Writing Fiction? Choose Two Writing Strategies For 2020

“Writing fiction is hard,” one of our writers’ group members said in our final meeting before the holidays. “Next year, I’m choosing just two strategies. With just two, maybe I can focus and get better at writing.” We all loved her “two strategies” idea. The writer shared her strategies with us, then we each chose … Read more