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SHOULD WRITERS BE TRAVELERS OR VACATIONERS?

February 22, 2023 Lane Stone Uncategorized

I’ve said on about a million panels that writers should curate their experiences, (aka refill their tanks, aka have something[…]

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What is a beta reader and do I need them?

February 17, 2023 Marni Graff Editing, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized, Writing

Writers and readers hear terms bandied about and don’t often understand them. Beta readers was a new one to me[…]

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3 Tips on Writing What You Know (without confusing people)

February 14, 2023 Emilya Naymark Editing, Fiction, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

Sometimes writing what you know too well can leave readers scratching their heads. How to strike a balance between too deep of a dive and a fascinating peek?

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Weather and Moods

February 3, 2023 Sharon Ward Uncategorized

Jack, Molly, and I have gone south for a few weeks to escape the cold weather in our New England[…]

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OMG! I Have the Wrong Murderer!

January 25, 2023 Emilya Naymark Creating Characters, Fiction, Uncategorized, Writers inspirations

By Matt Witten. Here I was, two thirds of the way through the first draft of my mystery thriller Killer Story, and doubt held me in its iron grip. Had I chosen the wrong murderer?

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CELEBRATING

January 23, 2023 Catherine Maiorisi Uncategorized

Today I’m raising a glass to two Miss Demeanors in honor of their nominations for two prestigious awards presented annually[…]

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Cover Reveal!

January 20, 2023 C. Michele Dorsey Uncategorized

  It’s a rare moment of pure joy for a writer. For the person who spent hours, if not years,[…]

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Coincidence?

January 18, 2023 Susan Breen Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

Last June, my husband went to England to attend my son’s graduation. Turned out to be the same weekend as[…]

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In Praise of Pets

January 16, 2023 Sharon Ward Uncategorized

I tested positive for COVID today, and on top of being soooo sick, it bummed me out. Jack and I[…]

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To Launch a Sequel

January 6, 2023 Emilya Naymark Fiction, Uncategorized, Writers inspirations

And then my publisher said something that took me completely off guard, “When can we expect the sequel?”

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