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How to Write a ‘Based on a True Story’ Book

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Feb. 18th, 2021

There is a very big difference between a biography, autobiography, memoir, etc., and a ‘based on a true story’ book. The goal of books in the first category is to… How to Write a ‘Based on a True Story’ Book

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Author Spotlight: Latoya Harris

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Jan. 28th, 2021

Name: Latoya Harris Hometown: Portmore, St Catherine, Jamaica. Book Title: True Reflections Genre: Spiritual Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Latoya Harris (LH): It is… Author Spotlight: Latoya Harris

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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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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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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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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

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