Writing Inspiration: Visualize your story

Before putting pen to paper, visualize your story. Imagine how it would read if in its most perfect form. For example, as writing my novel, “Windmill,” I visualized each line being read aloud …

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Copy editing intended for book near completion

One type of editing you can have done is copy editing.This generally includes:• Correcting spelling, capitalization, punctuation and obvious grammar errors• Ensuring the text is clear and…

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How to Finally Finish that Book You’re Writing

Sita from the Bay Area recently wrote asking for tips about how the finish her novel. She’s about three-quarters the way through it.Her problem is not uncommon among writers. Many writers have…

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Five Great Quotations for Aspiring Authors

“The best advice on writing I’ve ever received is to take it seriously, because to do it well is all-consuming.” – David Guterson“Stop aspiring and start writing. If you’re writing, you’…

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Treat Your Reader to a Roller Coaster Ride

Your story ought to feel to readers like a roller coaster ride. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you write a lot of action-adventure but that your tale contains a series of mini-climaxes, al…

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What is a ‘cookie cutter’ story?

Q: While reading the submission guidelines to a writing contest, the rules said “no cookie cutter stories.” What do they mean?A cookie cutter story is one that lacks originality because it is …

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Build Character by Looking at His Values

Successfully building a character in a story almost always is the one challenge a writer absolutely must get right. It’s also often the most difficult challenge facing any writer.To create a c…

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