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As a rule, writers have a pretty solid grasp of how to use words. Of course, when we slip up, that just makes it all the more embarrassing, and a certain type of critic loves nothing more than pointing out even the smallest error. Someone who’s supposed to know all about words getting them wrong? How ironic! Actually… is that ironic? If you’re capable of giving a definitive answer, …
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Ah, the biography – a form frequently mangled by those who think it’s an easy beast to tame. All you need is a person to write about or an exciting life, right? After that, the book writes itself. Wrong. While writers of biographies, memoirs, and autobiographies don’t have to worry about thinking up original stories or characters, they do have plenty of obstacles to face: incredibly detailed …
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Your book has been published, you’ve raked in a few good reviews, and you’re riding high on the success. Not wanting that momentum to taper off, you’ve been thinking about ways to keep the energy going, and you’ve discovered that hosting an author reading is one of the best ways to expand your fan base and connect with new readers. If you’ve never done this before, it can feel pretty …
J.R.R. Tolkien needs no introduction. One of the most famous British writers of the twentieth century, Tolkien is responsible for, among other things, giving the world hobbits, orcs, and one of Sean Bean’s more moving deaths. Widely considered the greatest fantasy writer of all time, Tolkien’s masterworks – The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings – totally redefined the fantasy …
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Some writing advice is practical (cut your adverbs), some is theoretical (the structure of a story influences its message), and some is factual (the short-fiction market isn’t what it used to be). Personally, I’ve always found that the best writing advice deals with perception – the ability to understand how someone else will process your art. A hard fact of human nature can be revealed to you, …
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We’ve talked before about using personality tests to add depth and complexity to characters. While such tests may not be definitive psychological measures, they’re sincere examinations of how people think and behave, which can make them valuable tools for writers. Well, today we’re going to be looking at another new addition to your tool belt – the StrengthsFinder. The StrengthsFinder can …
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