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Gain Inspiration from These Three Writing Prompts

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May. 16th, 2017

Growing as a writer takes discipline and a willingness to make small sacrifices to chase after your dreams with fervent effort. While you may be wringing your hands in anxiety… Gain Inspiration from These Three Writing Prompts

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Scare up a Good Read with these Three Tips

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May. 3rd, 2017

Even though Halloween is five months away, there’s nothing like a good horror story. Some of the best horror novels had us slowly flipping to the next page as we… Scare up a Good Read with these Three Tips

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Imagery In Writing

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Mar. 28th, 2017

Think of yourself as a photographer with your camera in hand, ready to take a picture and capture the moment. As an author, you’re aiming for the same goal, but… Imagery In Writing

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Dorrance Writing Challenge: Random Writing

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Mar. 14th, 2017

As a writer, you know a thing or two about the importance of organization when writing a book. Not only do you have to create an intriguing setting and develop… Dorrance Writing Challenge: Random Writing

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Five Tips for Writing a Children’s Book

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Feb. 16th, 2017

The books that we read as children have many memories attached to them. From the pictures to the lessons infused in the words, when we see the books that we… Five Tips for Writing a Children’s Book

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Three Biography Writing Tips

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Jan. 10th, 2017

There are certain people and situations that take place in history that evoke emotions within us and leave a lasting impression in our lives. Sometimes, we become so interested in… Three Biography Writing Tips

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What Is a Prologue?

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Dec. 20th, 2016

Sometimes when we’re writing, we have so many ideas swirling around our head that when it comes time to fit those ideas into the overall plot of our story, it… What Is a Prologue?

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How to Use the Signpost Method

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Dec. 6th, 2016

We all approach writing differently. Some writers are able to sit down and crank out pages upon pages of copy, while others take their time and methodically work through their… How to Use the Signpost Method

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Stephen King’s Tips for Writing

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Nov. 16th, 2016

At Dorrance Publishing, we want our blog to be a resource center for our authors, providing helpful information on how to market your book, new techniques to try during the… Stephen King’s Tips for Writing

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Three NaNoWriMo Tips to Boost Your Writing Skills

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Nov. 8th, 2016

We’re in the midst of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and to help keep you motivated to reach your goal of writing a novel by 11:59 p.m. on November 30,… Three NaNoWriMo Tips to Boost Your Writing Skills

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