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Show Don’t Tell: Hobbies

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Jan. 21st, 2021

One of the aspects of writing that can make any character feel more well-rounded is hobbies. Virtually everyone has an interest or hobby that they’re either passionate about or that… Show Don’t Tell: Hobbies

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Places That Inspired Famous Books

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Jan. 18th, 2021

An idea for a novel can come from many different sources. It can come in the form of a sentence spoken by a close friend, suddenly spurring on a question,… Places That Inspired Famous Books

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Writing Prompt: Habits

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Jan. 8th, 2021

One of the biggest things that distinguishes us as individuals is our habits. They may seem small, but the little mannerisms or behaviors we exhibit unconsciously really make us more… Writing Prompt: Habits

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Show Don’t Tell: Time

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Dec. 31st, 2020

One of the more abstract concepts to include in your story is the passage of time. Jumping from one time in your protagonist’s life to another is a complex thing… Show Don’t Tell: Time

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Writing Prompt: Gift Exchange

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Dec. 24th, 2020

Picture this: It’s Christmas morning and you and your siblings are all rushing downstairs to open presents. Your family is waiting for you and so is the Christmas tree which… Writing Prompt: Gift Exchange

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Writer’s Gift Guide 2020

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Dec. 17th, 2020

Unless you somehow have access to their TBR (to be read) list, buying gifts for your writer friends is tough. At first, you think maybe you’ll get them a cute… Writer’s Gift Guide 2020

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Writing Prompt: Hallmark Movie

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Dec. 10th, 2020

Anyone who has seen even one of the Hallmark Christmas movies knows the formula. A busy businesswoman in her thirties is going home for Christmas for the first time in… Writing Prompt: Hallmark Movie

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Author Spotlight: Crystal Nix

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Dec. 3rd, 2020

Name: Crystal Nix Hometown: Wetumka, OK Book Title: Darkness Genre: Fantasy Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Crystal Nix (CN): Darkness is a vampire story… Author Spotlight: Crystal Nix

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Show Don’t Tell: Family

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Nov. 30th, 2020

This time of year, the holiday season, is all about togetherness, friendships, and family. Familial relationships can be a very interesting thing to explore in your writing, especially when a… Show Don’t Tell: Family

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Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving Dinner

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Nov. 19th, 2020

How do you typically spend your Thanksgiving? Do you spend it at a very picturesque dinner with your family, catching up while taking scrumptious bites of home-cooked family recipes? Do… Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving Dinner

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