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Why ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Matters: A Second Look!

Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks back with you again for the month of June! I’m re-visiting a topic I covered a few years ago: Show, Don’t Tell! … Why ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Matters: A Second Look!

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Guest Post – Poetic Justice by Dan Antion and Willow Willers

I want to welcome Willow Willers and Dan Antion to Fiction Favorites. The two got together to craft an exciting story, and I’m so pleased they are … Guest Post – Poetic Justice by Dan Antion and Willow Willers

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Critical Distance for Writers

The conversation about critical distance doesn’t come up often in writing circles. If someone does raise the point, critical distance is usually … Critical Distance for Writers

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Paranormal

Hi, gang. ✋ Craig here again and I’m contemplating a new series. I’m the guy who writes almost exclusively in the speculative genres of paranormal/… Paranormal

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Are Tropes A Good Thing?  A Bad Thing?  Or Somewhere In The Middle?

Posted by Joy York It was years after I began writing that I learned about tropes. I never had one in mind when I wrote any of my books. I’m a … Are Tropes A Good Thing?  A Bad Thing? … Continue reading

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7 Tips to a Hero Coming from a Villain Family

It might seem easy to have a hero come from a villainous family.  Yet, you might want to put some nuance in there to really make an impact.  What are some things to consider with this background? If you want … Continue reading

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Are Tropes A Good Thing?  A Bad Thing?  Or Somewhere In The Middle?

Posted by Joy York It was years after I began writing that I learned about tropes. I never had one in mind when I wrote any of my books. I’m a … Are Tropes A Good Thing?  A Bad Thing? … Continue reading

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National Creativity Day

Seems like an important holiday to celebrate, especially for anyone trying to be artistic.  I don’t get to use my imagination as much as I used to, which hurts.  Maybe I’ll get back to it either one day or during … Continue reading

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Writing a Book that Publishers Will Love

You need a crystal ball to know what publishers like to publish. Some stories pick up interest and become trendy, while others, seemingly catchy, … Writing a Book that Publishers Will Love

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Punctuation Part V: Apostrophes & Contrations (‘)

Greetings Storytellers, Diana’s back again with another smokin’ post on the hot topic of punctuation, specifically—the apostrophe! This one’s fairly … Punctuation Part V: Apostrophes & Contrations (‘)

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