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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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Three Tips for Starting an Autobiography

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Jan. 17th, 2017

Everyone has a story. If you’ve lived a life that you’re proud of or one that’s filled with amazing experiences or anecdotes that you want to share with others, an… Three Tips for Starting an Autobiography

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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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NaNoWriMo: Epilogue Writing Tips

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Nov. 30th, 2016

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) comes to a close at 11:59 p.m. on November 30th, so we thought this would be the perfect time to offer you some last-minute tips… NaNoWriMo: Epilogue Writing Tips

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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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