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Driven to Gladness
by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea It looked like the sideview outline of a little robot ducky head. Sort of cute, really. I was shocked when somebody told me it’s the check engine light. That light doesn’t literally mean to check the engine, though, right? Because I feel like my engine is still…
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Do I Need Reader Questions?
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Some novelists ensure their books have reader questions, and others skip over that section. Maybe you’re asking yourself if the questions are needed. I mean, you’ve spent weeks or months on the book, and you’ve worked hard to create incredible characters, an intricate plot, dynamic dialogue,…
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What Makes a Great Story? – Character Conflict
By Sara Beth Williams @WilliamsSaraB What makes a great story? A well-developed plot. What helps drive the plot forward, besides a character’s strong, identifiable goal? Character conflict. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#Writingtips #Writing #BRMCWC"]What Makes a Great Story? - Character Conflict by @WilliamsSaraB on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] Character conflict can vary widely. Characters…
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Is Writing a Grand Enough Job for You?
By Holland Webb @WebbHollandLyle Flannery O'Connor, one of the 20th century's great fiction writers, said she wasn't afraid her books would generate controversy. On the contrary, she was afraid they wouldn't be controversial enough. In that regard, O'Connor had nothing to worry about. Her works embarrassed her mother, shocked her…
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Writing Prompts
By Heather Kreke @HKreke It's been a while since we've had a writing prompt so here is my challenge to you today. Pick one of these "holidays" celebrated today and write a 500 word story about it. If you want you can share your story in the comments. [tweet_box design="default"…
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How A Writer Can Professionally Follow Up After A Conference
By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Whether you’ve recently returned from a conference or are excitedly planning your next trip, how you respond post-event is vital to building strong connections and maximizing the networking you did while in attendance. Invitations to submit These are the golden tickets, and why a lot of…
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