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Crafting True Crime: Trial by Ambush

December 17, 2024 Marni Graff Inspiration, True Crime

For our readers, a Christmas present from the incomparable John Valeri, host of Central Booking podcast, a writer, readers and[…]

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On Writing Historicals: Celeste Connolly and her Lady Petra series

November 19, 2024 Marni Graff Books, Creating Characters, Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Inspiration, Mystery Community, New Release, Writers

I decided this year to challenge myself as a writer, and am attempting a stand alone historical between my Nora[…]

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Solving Writer’s Block with Embodied Writing

October 15, 2024 Emilya Naymark Inspiration, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized, Writers habits

Embodied writing connects the mind and body, allowing writers to access deeper layers of creativity and insight. It involves tuning into physical sensations, emotions, and instincts as a way to inform the writing process. Instead of just relying on intellect, writers engage their bodies to explore their characters and stories more fully.

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Dales Detective Series: Julia Chapman

September 12, 2024 Marni Graff Books, Creating Characters, Inspiration, Writers, Writers inspirations, Writers' Conferences

I was looking for a new series to bring on my book tour in June, paperbacks I could easily pack[…]

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Laura Essay: Side Effects Are Minimal

July 2, 2024 Marni Graff #inspiration, Creating Characters, Inspiration, Writers inspirations

Please welcome guest author Laura Essay, who will discuss her novel centered on the opioid crisis, and what inspired her[…]

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Going to the Dogs

May 14, 2024 Marni Graff #inspiration, Fiction, Inspiration, Writers inspirations

It is to my chagrin what whenever I post a photo of my two admittedly adorable Australian Doodles, Seamus and[…]

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Lynda Allen: Flashes of Insight

April 18, 2024 Marni Graff #inspiration, Creating Characters, Inspiration, New Release, Writers habits, Writers inspirations

I was recently at the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival in Suffolk, Virginia, a yearly event I enjoy attending because it[…]

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Sit down with your protagonist and listen to this music.

April 15, 2024 Lane Stone Contemporary Culture, Creating Characters, Inspiration, Language, Music

Almost a year ago my post offered links to music from YouTube, Get Your Free Music Sample Here. Then in[…]

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WRITERS WHO LEFT A HOLE  IN MY HEART

February 21, 2024 C. Michele Dorsey #inspiration, Inspiration, Writers

            I am a reader who looks forward to new releases by my favorite authors. I know Tana French has[…]

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Bookshelves and what’s on ’em

February 12, 2024 Marni Graff Book Covers, Books, Inspiration, Librarians, Reading, Writers inspirations

The place we keep our treasured books varies from reader to writer, providing inspiration and research, but who knew bookshelves[…]

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