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How to Write a History for Your Fantasy Novel

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Nov. 12th, 2020

When you’re building a fantasy world, there is so much work that goes into it. Although your story will take place only within a certain period of time, one must… How to Write a History for Your Fantasy Novel

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Author Spotlight: Lisa Kirk

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Nov. 5th, 2020

Name: Lisa Kirk Hometown: Phoenixville, PA Book Title: In and Out of Uniform Genre: Memoir Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Lisa Kirk (LK): Inspiring,… Author Spotlight: Lisa Kirk

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Writing Prompt: Halloween Night

By: dev-dorrance
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Oct. 29th, 2020

Halloween, like every major holiday, garners a lot of differing opinions. There are some people who spend October watching horror movies, picking out five different costume options, and complaining that… Writing Prompt: Halloween Night

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How to Write a Crazy Twist

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Oct. 22nd, 2020

Every reader knows that point at the tail end of a suspenseful book. The danger appears to have passed, the story is wrapping up, and you’re taking a big sigh… How to Write a Crazy Twist

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Show Don’t Tell: Fear

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Oct. 15th, 2020

You’re walking home after a long shift waiting tables. Your house is a few blocks away so you feel fairly secure as you wave goodbye to your coworkers as they… Show Don’t Tell: Fear

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Writing Prompt: Horror Film

By: dev-dorrance
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Oct. 2nd, 2020

It’s a cold dark night as you’re walking home from your friend’s party. They’re only a few blocks away from home, you think, but as you start your trek in… Writing Prompt: Horror Film

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Author Spotlight: Jim Armstrong

By: dev-dorrance

Sep. 24th, 2020

Name: Jim Armstrong Hometown: Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada (currently living in Phoenix, AZ) Book Title: Going Down the Road Genre: Memoir 1. Describe your book in 10 words or less.… Author Spotlight: Jim Armstrong

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Show Don’t Tell: Stress

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Sep. 18th, 2020

Whether you have an important test coming up, your boss asks you to do a big project at work, or you’re a teacher in any given week, we all experience… Show Don’t Tell: Stress

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How to Pick Up Writing Again

By: dev-dorrance
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Sep. 10th, 2020

You hear it all the time- true writers must be writing constantly, always working on their craft. Though this message can be motivating at times, it can also make you… How to Pick Up Writing Again

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Writing Prompt: Responsibility

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Sep. 3rd, 2020

Nothing shakes up your life quite like a new and unexpected responsibility. You have your routine down, life has been going smoothly for you, and then all of a sudden-… Writing Prompt: Responsibility

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