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7 Tips to Having Nobility in Fiction

As a fantasy author, I have to consider the layers of society.  Nobles are the clearest division because they are composed of the kings, queens, princes, princesses, and other titled folks.  A reader will have an immediate reaction to these … Continue reading

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Writers and Health

Hello Story Empire friends, Gwen with you today. I’ve an unusual topic to share, something personal to each of us – our health. With all that is … Writers and Health

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Story Development and Execution Part 3: Character

Ciao, SEers. As we bring February to a close, we reach part three of this series: characters. SE has quite a few posts on the topic. (Joan has a … Story Development and Execution Part 3: Character

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Last Day of Winter Break!

I’m lazy.  Want to hold onto the lazy for as long as possible.  So, enjoy a bunch of Winter Break memes.  All found by a Yahoo Image Search.

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Blogging Etiquette

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Most independent, and even some traditionally published writers, are also bloggers. A blog is a great way to … Blogging Etiquette

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Heck of a deal! #freebook #murder #mystery

Hey, everyone. A couple of years ago I got an invitation to contribute to an anthology of murder mysteries. This is a little outside my orbit, but … Heck of a deal! #freebook #murder #mystery

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Writing a Query Letter #agentqueries #literaryqueries

Hi, SEers. Mae here today to discuss a topic that usually makes authors cringe. There are two things I despise writing—a book synopsis, and a query … Writing a Query Letter #agentqueries #literaryqueries

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Some Tips to Having Music Play While You Work

I was rather surprised years ago when people asked me how I can listen to music while I write.  They assumed it was a distraction or hurt my progress.  Yet, I’ve always done it and never suffered.  Other things got … Continue reading

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The Need for Music

I’ve written about needing music when I write before.  Felt like revisiting because it’s come up in conversations again.  Although, I do know that this isn’t common for authors.  Most I know need silence.  So, why am I not the … Continue reading

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WRITING BOOK BLURBS

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about writing a book blurb. I’m in the final stages of editing my current book, and my thoughts are turning to create … WRITING BOOK BLURBS

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