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How to Use Prologues, Part 5, Backstory Delivery

Hi SErs! It’s a day of Harmony here at Story Empire 🙂 Today, I’d like to talk about Backstory Delivery in a prologue. Here’s a link to the previous … How to Use Prologues, Part 5, Backstory Delivery

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Things in Books that Annoy Readers

Hello SEers, It’s John again. Happy Hump Day. Today I want to talk about things that annoy readers. In doing so, maybe we can all avoid putting … Things in Books that Annoy Readers

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WRITING AND COMMON MISTAKES

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about common grammar errors in writing. Back in the day, run-on sentences used to be a big problem. My teachers would … WRITING AND COMMON MISTAKES

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7 Tips to Writing Hot/Sunny Day Battles

We’ve had rain and snow, so now let’s go to their opposite.  A sunny day that might be really hot.  You’d think the risks and issues with this day are minimal.  It’s basically the standard fighting weather when you don’t … Continue reading

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Characters and Diversity. Part 2 – Wealth

Hello Story Empire friends, Gwen with you today. Last month I initiated a series on including diversity in our stories. I explained that I would … Characters and Diversity. Part 2 – Wealth

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7 Tips to Writing a Snow Battle

On the surface, a battle in the snow isn’t different from one in the rain.  Yet, there is enough of a difference to force a change of focus.  Let’s get right into the tips and you’ll see what I mean. … Continue reading

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The Stakes are High

Let’s all welcome Judi Lynn today. She’s a long-term blogger/author friend, and she has a new book to tell us about today. Please check it out, maybe… The Stakes are High

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Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About In Medias Res – by K.M. Weiland…

on Helping Writers become Authors: One of the most significant challenges for writers is crafting a beginning chapter that immediately grabs readers.… Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About In Medias Res – by K.M. Weiland…

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7 Tips to Battling in the Rain

I’m going to do three ‘7 Tips’ posts this week.  Each one is going to touch on a specific weather pattern and how it influences battles in fiction.  Many authors go for one of these three, but they don’t always … Continue reading

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Expansion Pack: Canon

Hi Gang. Craig with you again today, and I have an idea for three different, but related topics. These are extras to the writing game, so I’m … Expansion Pack: Canon

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