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In the ever-changing world of the publishing industry, your options are often distilled into three categories: traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing. Broadly speaking, this is accurate, but an unfortunate consequence of these groupings is that few authors consider publishing through a small press. It’s true that a small press still falls under the traditional publishing …
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Is a writing retreat right for you? To some, it sounds indulgent, but there are other ways of asking the same question. For example, do you find yourself working constantly? When you slow down and take time for yourself, do you feel guilty? Are you in a constant state of busyness? For some, this feels like the only sure path to success. For others, it seems like a necessity – there are simply too …
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Many travelers tramp through Europe like they’re visiting the cultural zoo. “Ooh, that guy in lederhosen yodeled! Excuse me, could you do that again in the sunshine so I can get a good picture?” It’s important to stow your camera, roll up your sleeves, and enjoy the real thing. – Rick Steves, ‘Becoming a Temporary European’ These wise words from Rick Steves are geared toward travelers, but I …
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When it comes to writing a book that grabs the reader, authors need every tool possible. This is especially true when getting into the minds of your characters, where it can be easy to miss the key to unlocking their potential. That’s why, in this article, I’ll be taking a look at deep point of view: what it is, where it comes from, and how you can use it. What is deep point of view? Beth Hill …
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When it comes to writing a story that will stick with your reader, it can be hard to bring certain things to the fore. Characters and events happen in front of the reader, but story elements like theme or larger concepts are harder to define, and therefore harder to get right. Happily, the use of motif is a great way to do so. That’s why, in this article, I’ll be taking a look at motif and what it …
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When was the last time you were afraid – I mean really afraid? Close your eyes and play the scene. Try to capture everything: the sounds and the smells, what you saw and how your body reacted. What did you do afterward to cope with those feelings of fear? Can you identify why the event made you afraid in the first place? Fear is such a universal and primal emotion. When it comes to exploring it …
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