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Three Tips for Making a Swoonworthy Character
By Holly West, by @Holliambria @SwoonReads The word “swoon” is usually associated with romance, but at Swoon Reads we prefer the second, broader definition which, according to Merriam Webster, is “to become enraptured.” After all, as readers and editors, what we are really looking for is a book, from any genre,…
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Jumpstart Creativity with 31 Fun Field Trips for Writers
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Fall is my favorite time of the year. I could happily spend from September through November outside hiking, exploring, and road-tripping. In honor of my own personal wanderlust, today I’m sharing my list of places to explore. These are things that you can do by yourself,…
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As Your Follow Your Writing Dreams, Are You Skydiving or Flying?
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, Ephesians 3:20 Sometimes (more often than not) I get caught up in the process of life. I’m an analytical sort…
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7 Mistakes That Make Every Writer Look Dumb
By DiAnn Mills, @DiAnnMills Every writer wants to be viewed as professional, intelligent, and bestselling. Nothing wrong with those goals, and they are worthy and attainable. But when a writer consistently makes dumb mistakes, her credibility takes a nose dive as well as her career. Examine at the following mistakes.…
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Are You a Victim or a Survivor?
by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills One week ago, Hurricane Harvey swept across the Texas Gulf area, devastating millions of people and miles of property with high winds and catastrophic flooding. Many of you prayed for all of us caught up in the continuous rains that drowned record highs. Thank you. The…
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Don’t Make These 10 Basic Blogging Mistakes
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Blogging can be a great way to build a platform and connect with our audience—if we do it right. Doing it wrong can often do more harm than good. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="- @EdieMelson on @BRMCWC #writing #socialmedia"]Don't make these 10 basic #blogging mistakes[/tweet_box] Not having a…
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