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How To Write
I had an interesting conversation with a new friend the other day. She was trying to tell me that she can’t write. Her explanation of this included why she wants to write, what the problem is, and what she would like to do about it. I had to laugh. On the inside. Because here she…
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Who Are You Writing For?
If you haven’t given any thought to this question, it’s time. Because it matters. Writing for a Publisher If you’re writing for a specific publisher or a contract with a publisher, or for a particular publication, you’ve got a box that your work has to fit perfectly within. You’re limited to a word count, genre.…
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How I Started Writing
We all have our origin stories. The How I Became A Writer tale. As much as I know I was a storytelling prodigy – you can ask my sister… She’ll attest to my adept genius in spinning a recounting of some trouble we’d found, completely in my favour, hanging her out to dry, repeatedly, to…
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What Do Publishers Want?
Easy answer. $$$ money $$$ Because, ultimately, they’re a business. Best way to get money? Find writers who sell. Best way for writers to get noticed? (Assuming you’ve got all your ducks in a row with respect to quality and relevance of your work) Assure the publishers that your book will sell. And THAT is…
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Rules for Writing – Who Needs ’em?
I think I will never stop chirping about this one. Everywhere you look, someone is spouting another rule. Okay, now I’m triggered. The fact is – and this is me making up a fact based on my own observation – 90% (it could be 45% – who knows?) of people insisting on whatever the Rule…
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