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My agent once pointed out that both my current project and my new WIP explore similar themes. She meant this in the best possible way, and her observation holds true. I really do like to play with good vs. evil, … Continue reading
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| Tagged Donald Maass, Mary Kole, Peach Trifle, Star Wars, Supernatural, Theme, Themes in Literature, Writing
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I tend to think of a book as a guided tour in which a character interprets everything for me. Between the pages, I’m in new, uncharted territory and I’m relying on the POV person to convey the setting, the plot, … Continue reading
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| Tagged Matthew Quick, Ooey Gooey Butter Cakie, Sorta Like a Rock Star, Voice, Writing, writing voice
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As a school librarian, I can’t tell you how many times people offer used, new or self-published books for the school library. For one reason or another, nine times out of ten, they are not appropriate for our collection. Want … Continue reading
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| Tagged bad books, collection development, drivel, school library, self published books, Writing, writing advice
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Yeah, I’m still wet behind the ears when it comes to writing, but here’s what I’ve figured out: 1. Grammar only gets you so far. There’s more to writing than clusters of mechanically perfect sentences. But you must master grammar, … Continue reading
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| Tagged Kitchen Sink Cookies, Writing, writing advice, writing voice
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Hullo there. Er, sorry for not blogging last week. I’ve been polishing up my new project. I’d tell you about it, but I’d have to shush you. Permanently. Anyhoo, let’s see a show of hands. How many of you writers … Continue reading
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| Tagged angst, Cognitive Bias, Dr. Strangelove, Dunning-Kruger Effect, Indecision, Nathan Bransford, queries, query process, rejection, Scarlet Whisper, Uncertain Girl, Writing
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Disclaimer: Intentional Use of Bad Metaphor, Read at Your Own Risk. Naturally, Scarlet Whisper has to crack a few safes/vaults/heads to get the jewels. As her mild-mannered alter ego, I’m more into cerebral lock picking. Lately, I’ve been struggling to … Continue reading
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| Tagged advice, Banana Pudding, characterization, critique, Evil Elvii, IHOP, Jewels, Lock Picking, Scarlet Whisper, Writing
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