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Writing a Book in the Holiday Season: How to Write a Novel, Socialise and do the Christmas Shopping

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By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Writing Well In The First Person: Creating Characters and Plots Through A Protagonist’s Eye

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By: Michelle Pannecoucke

Book Review: Writing Begins with the Breath: Laraine Herring Combines Writing and Yoga

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By: Staci Dumoski

The Pros and Cons of a Writing Critique Group: Weighing Advantages and Disadvantages of Collaborating With Writers

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Different Approaches to Writing a Book Synopsis: How to Use a Synopsis for Both Plotting and Marketing a Book

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By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Finding Time to Write With a Busy Schedule: Making Time for Writing, Setting Goals, Avoiding Distractions

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By: Vickie Britton

Writing a Book In Sync With Circadian Rhythms: How Understanding the Body Clock Helps to Get a Novel Published

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By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Fiction Writing Tools—Getting Published: How to Get Published in Commercial Fiction—Short Stories or Novels

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By: Debby Mayne

How to Name Characters in Books or Short Stories: Tips for Picking Names for a Fictional Character in a Novel, Story

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By: Mia Carter

4 Common Mistakes by Creative Writing Students: Getting Assignments Right in an Online Writing Course

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By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Fiction Writers Source of Inspiration: Shakespeare as a Model for Books, Plays and Short Stories

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By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Using Real Place Names in Fictional Settings: The Dilemma of Writing About Real Towns, Streets and Landmarks

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By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

How to Prepare for NaNoWriMo In November: Plan Ahead for National Novel Writing Month and Finish in Triumph

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By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

The Process of Writing Fiction: From Where You Dream by Olen Butler

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By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Creative Writing-Last Names for Characters P-Z: Surname Ideas for Fiction Manuscripts

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By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Creative Writing-Last Names for Characters H-O: Surname Ideas for Fiction Manuscripts

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By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Creative Writing-Last Names for Characters A-G: Surname Ideas for Fiction Manuscripts

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By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Writing and Art, Incarnate: A Review of Madeleine L'Engle's Insightful Book Walking on Water

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By: Katelyn Aronson

Fiction Writing Tips – Ways to Plot a Novel: The Snowflake Method of Creating Story Lines and Subplots

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Productive Responses for Writers' Workshop: How to Critique a Fellow Creative Writer

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By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Participating in a Creative Writing Workshop: What Imaginative Writers Should Expect

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By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Overused Words in Fiction: Fine-Tune Writing. Choose Words Carefully

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By: Vanda Vadas

Public Domain and Copyright Issues for Writers: Use of Titles, Song Lyrics, and Poems in Fiction

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By: Vickie Britton

15 Creative Writing Prompts to Fuel Story Ideas: Fiction Writing Exercises Can Break Writer's Block

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By: Kristina Bjoran

Author Discusses Development of Her YA Novel: Gitty Daneshvari Discusses the Evolution of School of Fear

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By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Ideas and Tips on Public Speaking for Writers: How to Prepare for an Author Talk About Writing

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By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Creative Writing, the Muses, and Writers Block: Summoning the Muse for Creativity – Divine Secrets for the Novelist

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By: James Parsons

A Philosophy of Writers Block: The Source of Creativity for Authors and Short Story Writers

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By: James Parsons

Creative Writing and Writers Block: Why Positive Thinking Won't Free the Subconscious Mind

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By: James Parsons

Self Editing Fiction for Content and Consistency: Making the Story as Good as It Can Be

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By: Debby Mayne

Creative Writing Course with the Crafty Writer: Learn to Write Short Stories, Poetry, and Non-Fiction Free Online

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Writing Activities to Feed the Imagination: Kick-Start Any Writing Session With This Idea-Expanding Exercise

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By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Copyright Laws Play a Role in The Hobbit Movie: New Line Cinema Settles With Tolkien Family

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By: Tara McClendon

Tips for Writing a First Draft: How to Relax and Just Write

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By: Rebecca Lake

Creative Writing Course Online in Screenwriting: Free Classes With Screenwriter and Teacher Steve Barnes

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Open University Creative Writing Courses Online: Free Classes in Book Writing by Distance Learning Institution

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

How to Write a Book – Tips for Emerging Authors: Five Steps to Help New Writers Get a Book Published

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By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Creating a Website for Authors: Website Development for Writers Focuses on Specific Information

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By: Tara McClendon

Famous Cat Loving Authors and Pet Names: T.S. Eliot, Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway - Biggest Cat Lovers

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By: Vickie Britton

Checklist For Critiquing Fiction: A Systematic Approach for Evaluating Manuscripts

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By: Jo Lamb-White

Shooting Ends in Author's Arrest: Lisa Reardon Shoots Father in the Rear

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By: Tara McClendon

Benefits of Fiction Writing Contests: Choosing Writers Competitions That are Legitimate

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

How to Win a Fiction Writing Contest: Boosting Success and Winning Writer's Competitions

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

StoryMill Writing Program for Novelists: Mac Application for Aspiring Writers

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By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Interview With Crime Writer Peter Church: The Author of Dark Video Talks About His Writing Process

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Techniques of the Selling Writer: Review of Book by Writer and Teacher, Dwight V. Swain

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Notes from the Editor: How Rejection Can Lead to Better Writing

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By: Rebecca Lake

Book Publishing and Literary Agents: Interview – Writer Gives Advice on Finding a Good Book Agent

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Beating Writer's Block: 7 Ways to Escape the Writing Rut

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By: Rebecca Lake

Solitude – Linking Creativity & Suffering: Childood Trauma Can Stimulate Creativity

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By: Anita Saran

Develop Writing Ideas Organically: How to Shape Plot and Character by Going With the Flow

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By: Scott Fogdall

Research for Fiction Writers: Ensuring Accurate Details for Authenticity When Writing a Book

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Writing Stories: Cultivating Story Ideas

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By: Deanna Proach

The Importance of Homes in Fiction: Everybody Has a Place to Call Home

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By: Debbie Roome

Review of The Right to Write, by Julia Cameron: An Invitation and Initiation Into the Writing Life

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By: Mayra Calvani

Finding an Artist for your Comicbook Script: The Right Artist can Bring your Characters, Story to Vivid Life

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By: Dan Rafter

Review of The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman: This is an indispensable book for writers

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By: Mayra Calvani

Banishing Writer's Block: Tips on How to Get Unstuck

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By: Greg Gildersleeve

Clothing and Culture in Fiction Writing: Most Countries Have Some Form of National Dress

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By: Debbie Roome

A Writer's Voice: The Elements That Define a Writer's Style

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By: Jayne Pupek

Pen Names From Mark Twain to J.D. Robb: When Authors Take Them, and Why.

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By: Tracy Morris

Author Dreams Big in a Small Town: Author Glenda Davis Finds Dream of Publication

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By: Carmen Thomas

Book Review – The Anatomy of Story: John Truby Teaches Writing with Premise, Story Structure, Scene

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Fiction Story Ideas - Dream Journals: Subconscious Imagination Can Create Original Plots and Twists

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Writer Finds Inspiration and Publication: Kimberly Love Struggles Through Rejection, Finds Her Dream

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By: Carmen Thomas

An Interview With Upcoming Author Jonty Stern: Toys, Big Brother, and Totteridge; Life According to Jonty

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By: Holly Stacey

An Interview With Elaine Bousfield: The Writer of Albion Answers Some Questions

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By: Stephanie Williams

Writing Down The Bones – Book Review: Natalie Goldberg Writes About Freeing The Writer Within

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Fiction Writing Exercise – Tour Guide of a House: A Workshop Prompt to Give Adults and Young Adults a Sense of Place

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By: Ryan Werner

A Creative Writing Prompt Using Photographs: Building Poetry or Fiction From Nothing but a Picture

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By: Ryan Werner

Fiction Writing – Character Elimination Exercise: A Prompt That Will Help Keep a Short Story Creative and Moving

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By: Ryan Werner

Using Real Places as a Story Setting: Street Maps, Physical Details, Atmosphere Create a Sense of Place

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Breaking into the Romance Market: Allie Spencer Talks Candidly About Her Award Winning Novel

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By: Holly Stacey

A Revision Exercise For Dialogue and Narration: Rewriting Fiction by Dividing and Reuniting Character's Exchanges

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By: Ryan Werner

A Writing Exercise Using Just a Newspaper: A Prompt for Building a Story From Nothing but the Daily Newspaper

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By: Ryan Werner

The First Sentence Exercise for Young Adults: A Quick and Easy Prompt to Get Beginners Writing Fiction in a Flash

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By: Ryan Werner

Writing Fiction – What to Write and Why: Writing for Pleasure or Writing to be Published?

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By: Angie Briscoe

The Pros & Cons of Independent Publishing: Welcome a New Breed of Independent Publishing Houses.

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By: Stephanie Williams

Writing Help – Concrete and Abstract Language: Building a Solid Foundation When Writing Fiction

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By: Ryan Werner

The Objective Correlative: T.S. Eliot's Advice for Writers

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By: Sarah Scott

Liminality in Literature: The Concept of Liminality and Liminal Beings

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By: Sarah Scott

How to Start a Critique Group: A Critique Group can be a Writer's Lifeline.

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By: Stephanie Williams

Writing Scenes and Sequels in Story Plot: How to Create Compelling Plot Structures

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By: Nina Munteanu

Get Sexual, Write Sensual: Learn the Secrets of the Language of Love and Sex

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By: Nina Munteanu

Jeff Vandermeer Interview: Six Shooters Series

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By: Lynne Jamneck

How to Write a Great Sex Scene: Five Ways to Create Scintillating Love Scenes

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By: Nina Munteanu

How to Give Feedback to Writers: Hints on Giving Helpful and Critical Writing Critiques

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By: Anne Greenawalt

How to Form a Critique Group: Giving and Getting Feedback From Other Writers

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By: Anne Greenawalt

How to Write Publishable Science Fiction: Author Paul Collins Shares Sci Fi Writing Tips

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By: Feature Writer Daniel Workman

Write a Great Synopsis: Apply Core Basic Rules to Improve a Synopsis

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By: Nina Munteanu

Improve Your Story Through Paragraph Revision: Enhance Reader Ease by Addressing Paragraphs in Your Revision

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By: Nina Munteanu

Writing Exercise -- First Line Bounce Offs: Using Given Opening Lines as a Launching Point for Fiction

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By: Lesley Munnichs

Writing Exercises - Imagination and Invention: Techniques to Build Great Stories

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By: Lesley Munnichs

Writing Exercises -- Free Writing: A Great Way to Generate Raw Material

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By: Lesley Munnichs

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft – Book Review: Stephen King's Novel on How to Write Fiction for Aspiring Writers

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Third Person Point of View: The POV That Gives Writers Ultimate Power

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By: Rachael Shoemaker

Writing Fiction Point of View: Let the Story Decide the Narration Style

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By: Rachael Shoemaker

Fiction Writing Pointers: Market Research for Writers

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By: Lesley Munnichs

Fiction Writing Advice: Setting Writing Goals

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By: Lesley Munnichs

Six Ways to Revise Your Novel: Adopt Easy and Effective Revision Techniques in Fiction

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By: Nina Munteanu

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