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Revisiting the Concept of True Villains

I wanted to talk about true villains again.  Yet, I noticed I did it once . . . twice . . . kind of a third . . .  and I’m sure those aren’t the only ones.  I seem to … Continue reading

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The Building Blocks of Story: Scenes

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Ciao, SEers. Last time, we discussed Dwight Swain’s concepts of scenes and sequels. (If you missed that post, you can find it here.) Remember, a chapter’s scenes can be one of two things, a scene…

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Improving your Sleep Hygiene

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Sleep seems to be a recurring theme in my blog, probably because the wee one doesn’t let me get enough myself. I have already written about How Better Sleep Can Boost Your Writing, shared…

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Searching for McDoogal #newbook

Originally posted on Entertaining Stories:
Let’s all welcome Mae Clair today. She’s one of my best author friends, and a co-founder over at Story Empire. Today she has a new book to tell us about, and it’s a short read.…

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Happy Mother’s Day!

I was going to post a new collection of completed puzzles, but I didn’t finish in time.  Then, I thought about what to do and realized it was Mother’s Day.  Don’t worry.  I got a card and gift already.  So, … Continue reading

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New Launch: Demon Tracker

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Aurora J. Alexander is launching Demon Tracker, the third book in her Council of Twelve series. Demon Tracker Zepheira is the best Demon Tracker working for the Good side. With her unusual looks, her…

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7 Tips to Making Book Titles that Might Possibly Work

I’m going to get into my own book title adventure on Friday, but I’m sure most authors can relate.  You come up with a title at the start, change it halfway through, and then cycle through more until you land … Continue reading

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How to Publish with KDP: Part Eight

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Image courtesy of bigstock.com Hello SErs. Harmony here.  As promised, here is  part eight in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from your computer and…

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7 Ways to NOT Make a Stressed Person More Stressed Out

Here’s the thing.  People who are stressed out already know it.  They may even have an idea on how to relax, but something is blocking them.  Many know at least some of the sources of their stress.  With all of … Continue reading

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The Building Blocks of Story

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Ciao, SEers. I’m currently wrapping up edits on a full five-book series. It’s hard to revise all day, every day—especially when it’s your own work instead of a client’s—so sometimes, creative breaks are necessary. They…

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