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I’m usually good at taking criticism, particularly if I think it’s warranted. But probably like a lot of other people, I like to hear the good bits.. read more »
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If you’re a writer, this book is a must have. Not joking. If you’re a writer and you don’t own this, you need to go out and buy it today. Strunk and read more »
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If you read fantasy novels, you may be familiar with Poison Study and Magic Study. Maria’s new novel, Fire Study, comes out 3/1. Check out the Q&A! read more »
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In order to be a published writer, we have to face the facts: we will receive rejections. Probably a lot. Like, dozens. read more »
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In Characters and Viewpoint, Orson Scott Card gives you tools to create memorable, fleshed-out characters with their own styles, which is so importan read more »
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On first glance, one would think that the third of the Story Elements we’re looking at, Objective, is as simple as the previous, Situation. However.. read more »
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It’s a numbers game. If 10% of people are interested in your content & will stay, you’ll get more people by getting 1000 hits (100 people hooked).... read more »
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I always got rejected, but I often got little notes that really boiled down to, “I liked the idea, but it just didn’t grab me.” I remember thinking, read more »
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