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5 rules for writing a plot twist
Think of the best twist you’ve ever read or seen. That incredible plot twist that blew you away. A perfectly-executed twist can make your readers scream “Aha” and pull them deeper into the climax of your book.[…]
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5 Disney Princesses Reimagined as Stock Photos of Toast
Welcome back and check out this awesome article that definitely wasn’t created by a data-scraping bot or an unpaid social media intern! #1 – Princess Belle In this incredible reimagining, Belle is a stock photo[…]
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Is it a vanity press?
It’s one of the most common questions for new writers who are querying their novel. “I got an offer! Is this a vanity press?” “Is this publisher legit?”
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Advance Reader Copies: What they are, why they’re important
If you’ve ever worked in a bookstore, you’ve probably seen a stack of books labeled “Not for Retail Sale” sitting in a back room for people to peruse. What you may have not realized is[…]
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FAQ for writers looking for advice on Social Media (Updated January 2019)
I belong to a handful of social media groups that target writers of all kinds. I see a lot of the same questions posted a lot, and wanted to do my part to help answer[…]
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The Trust (Lampert Files #1)
Buy it now on Amazon.com. Many years ago, a wealthy businessman left behind a trust whose sole purpose was to investigate the paranormal activities of a small Kentucky town. After the murder of a researcher[…]
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“Your Criticism is Lies”, or “Why I stopped giving advice to writers online”
Recently, to broaden my horizons as a writer, I joined a bunch of writers’ groups online. I’ve learned a few things.
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Sam’s FAQ for Writers who Post on Social Media Asking for Advice
I belong to a handful of social media groups that target writers of all kinds. I see a lot of the same questions posted a lot, and wanted to do my part to help answer[…]
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Numb
I have debated making this post. Afraid it would be seen as a publicity stunt, or a virtue signal, or any other number of terrible things people do to exploit the fear that surrounds[…]
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Announcing my NaNoWriMo 2018 Book: The Magician on Main Street
I am happy to announce my 2018 NaNoWriMo novel, the sequel to The Wizards on Walnut Street: The Magician on Main Street. Follow Andy, Apollo, Killian, gangster gnomes, a talking alcoholic snake, and a recently-resurrected mummy[…]
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