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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

Writing Prompt: Halloween Night

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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

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

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

Writing Prompt: Horror Film

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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

Author Spotlight: Jim Armstrong

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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

Show Don’t Tell: Stress

By: dev-dorrance

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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

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

Writing Prompt: Responsibility

By: dev-dorrance

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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

Show Don’t Tell: Anticipation

By: dev-dorrance

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Aug. 27th, 2020

You’re a week away from a vacation you’ve been looking forward to for months. Every day feels like at least two because time has perpetually slowed. You’re so desperate to… Show Don’t Tell: Anticipation

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