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What Exactly is Deep POV?
by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales First Person POV happens when we write from the perspective of "I." This gets us right into the character's head. "I" is the main character in the story - the protagonist - and is usually the only character whose point of view we experience the…
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Prayer: An Important Element of Writing
by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales As writers, we spend a lot of time focusing on getting words on the page, finishing a manuscript, coming up with fresh ideas, pitching, marketing, building our platform, etc. But there's an even more important element of writing we tend to forget. Prayer. [tweet_box design="default"…
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Think Big but Start Small
by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales One of the best pieces of writing advice I received when I was just starting out was to start small. Don't aim for the book deal. Rather, start with a blog. Find your voice. Develop your writing skills. Read a lot and learn the craft.…
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10 Ways to Overcome Post-Conference Blues
by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales This week, I attended ACFW in Nashville, TN. Along with seeing writer friends I've known for years, I saw some who I'm in awe of and just getting to know. I met new friends, as well. I enjoyed the classes I attended. I brainstormed. I…
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5 Ways to Find Comparable Books for Your Proposal
by Alycia Morales @AlyciaMorales If you've ever faced having to write a proposal, you've probably had to find books that are comparable to the one you're proposing. I've seen writers struggle with listing books that are similar to the one they wrote, and this always astounds me. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"…
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10 Ways Writers Can Pay It Forward
by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales Jesus said that He came to serve, not to be served. Did you know that as a beginning writer, you can serve other writers? At first, you may wonder how, seeing that you are just getting started. You may not know a lot about the…
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