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Here are 34 technical products that may improve your writing. They’re worth a look. The Writer – Thirty-four tech products to revolutionize your writing The above link takes you the the article published in The Writer. Like what you’re reading?
Continue ReadingWhen you write, “Something is going to happen tomorrow. . . . ” you’re short changing the reader. Why? The comment is only valid the day before the event. When it’s read later, the comment is wrong, inaccurate, and confusing.…
Continue ReadingLoglines and tablins are confusing. We get that. Here’s a fantastic post at Raindance that explains the difference beautifully. Briefly a tagline is used on posters to sell the film. while a logline contains all the elements for the telling…
Continue ReadingWriting a short story is not for sissies. To get it right, no pun intended, takes knowledge of what makes a good story and the ability to execute the plot, setting, dialogue and more. Major Elements of A Short Story…
Continue ReadingFirefox is a superb browser. Now, you can easily print a web page without the junk. Here’s how: look in the field where you enter a web address. See what looks like a sheet of paper. It’s a tiny graphic…
Continue ReadingShow and Tell Cheat Sheet From Writer’s Digest July – August 2018 Issue Creating characters can be a pleasure or the bane of writers everywhere. Below is a terrific aid from Writers Digest. While we’re talking about characters. do…
Continue ReadingMarketing is oh-so-necessary to selling books, products, services, and yourself. Of that there is no doubt, but (and wow this is a big but) only works when you take the time and do the research to know: Know who you…
Continue ReadingHistorical fiction writers. Yeow, have I got a fine post for you? Oh yeah. Here’s a link that will take you to a post at Kirkus Reviews. It’s well worth taking the two minutes needed to read it. Historical Fiction…
Continue ReadingThis FREE of CHARGE Series is presented by Booth & Dimock Memorial Library and Wayne A. English Have you always wanted to write, to publish a book, article, or blog? Now you can. The Booth & Dimock Memorial Library and…
Continue ReadingWriters you will think this is crazy, but concentrate on story more than writing. Create a saleable story and the writing can be fixed. But write what is not saleable and the quality of your writing will make no difference.…
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