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Author Spotlight: Christopher L. Knauer

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May. 28th, 2020

Name: Christopher L. Knauer a.k.a. Chris O’Brian Hometown: Stockton, IL Book Title: ON THE AIR: My Life and 41+ Years In Small Market Radio Genre: Autobiography Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe… Author Spotlight: Christopher L. Knauer

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Writing Prompt: Departures

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May. 21st, 2020

One common writing mistake is having your character attach only one emotion to an action, reaction, or event. Your protagonist’s friend leaving makes him sad, your protagonist’s Mom scolding him… Writing Prompt: Departures

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Writing For Your Audience: Horror

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May. 14th, 2020

You’re running through the darkened halls of a long-since abandoned house. The unfamiliar walls are coated with the shredded remains of your friends’ internal organs and you’ll be next if… Writing For Your Audience: Horror

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Why Does Word Count Matter?

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May. 7th, 2020

Getting into your writing “flow” is the best feeling ever, right? You’re in the zone, knocking out scenes left and right, and blowing your own mind with all the fantastic… Why Does Word Count Matter?

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Author Spotlight: Cynthia Hoosier

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Apr. 30th, 2020

Name: Cynthia Hoosier Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky Book Title: Escape into Revenge Genre: Fiction/Suspense Thriller Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Cynthia Hoosier (CH): A young… Author Spotlight: Cynthia Hoosier

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How to do a Book Reading

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Apr. 23rd, 2020

A crowd of avid readers shuffle into the conference room, talking in hushed tones. You peak out behind the curtain from the stage and see some have a copy of… How to do a Book Reading

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Show Don’t Tell: Pain

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Apr. 16th, 2020

It’s not easy to talk about or go through, but going through emotional or physical pain can be a significant part of what shapes our lives. Thinking back on your… Show Don’t Tell: Pain

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Writing Prompt: Vacation

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Apr. 9th, 2020

Think back to your most memorable vacation. What can make a vacation ‘memorable’ could be a variety of different things. Perhaps it’s the first trip you made on your own… Writing Prompt: Vacation

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Book Cover Trends 2020

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Apr. 2nd, 2020

We’ve all heard the old phrase, don’t judge a book by its cover. Well… that’s exactly what readers do. Readers are roaming the shelves at Barnes & Noble or at… Book Cover Trends 2020

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How to Stop ‘Waiting for Inspiration’

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Mar. 26th, 2020

Writers have all been guilty of this at some point, right? You’re talking to a family member, a friend, or a coworker about the book you’ve been working on. You’re… How to Stop ‘Waiting for Inspiration’

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