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The Origins of 21 Common Phrases

I don’t know about you, but I love history. It inspires, humbles, and fascinates me. Part of that is learning the etymology of some common words and … The Origins of 21 Common Phrases

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Alcatraz Opened Today in 1934

Decided to look at history of today and saw this at the top of the first page.  For those who don’t know, Alcatraz was an island maximum security prison used from 1934-1963.  It’s near San Francisco and surrounded by cold … Continue reading

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Dual Protagonists: Friends Until The Story Says No

Protag 1–  Okay, we’ve agreed to go on this adventure together. Protag 2– We did? P1– I mean, I assume we did since we’ve been traveling togethar all this time. P2– Fought a lot of monsters and solved a lot … Continue reading

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How to end a chapter

Hi SEers, it’s Robbie here with you today and I’m going to talk about how to end a chapter in your book. As with all things writerly, there is a lot … How to end a chapter

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7 Tips to Writing Dual Protagonists

Outside of buddy comedies, you don’t see a lot of dual protagonists that are truly even.  A lot of times, you see one fall to the background at some point in the adventure.  This is because it’s really hard to … Continue reading

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What Writers Should Know! Part Eight: Time Management & Setting Goals

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about What Writers Should Know. In part eight, we’ll be discussing time management and goal-setting. I admit, that time… What Writers Should Know! Part Eight: Time Management & Setting Goals

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Guest Post – Liz Gauffreau – #newbook – Simple Pleasures: Haiku from the Place Just Right!

I am so happy to have Liz Gauffreau here on Fiction Favorites. Liz is a very creative writer and poet. She is here to talk about her new book, which … Guest Post – Liz Gauffreau – #newbook – Simple … Continue reading

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Self-Censoring–Writers, Be Aware!

By Stephen Geez One of the great ironies of story-writing is that we write because we have something to say, yet nearly all of us self-censor our own… Self-Censoring–Writers, Be Aware!

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National Water Balloon Day AND National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

It’s summer and these holidays fall on the same day.  Why wouldn’t I bring attention to that?  Enjoy your ice cream sandwiches and peg someone in the chest with a water balloon then run away from their counterattack. Surprisingly, all … Continue reading

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What’s Happening in the Literary World–Literary Executor

Jacqui here at Story Empire with the June edition of “What’s happening in the literary world?” What used to be a simple process of penning what we-… What’s Happening in the Literary World–Literary Executor

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