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Category Archives: Writing Tips

Beginnings: The First Few Pages

How do you start your book? A strong opening is very important to a good story and a good book. Many people glance at the first few pages when thinking about reading a book; if it doesn’t grab them then, you’ve lost a potential reader. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got,…

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What are Your Words of Wisdom for Writing

Sometimes when I sit down at my computer, and I am about to pour words into my latest project, a quote or a piece of advice will pop into my head. Sometimes I can remember where it came from; who said it or where I read it. Other times, not so much. The thing is,…

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Writing a Book Backwards

Do you do this? I know some people write out of order, that isn’t totally uncommon. Sometimes inspiration will hit and I will find myself writing a chapter that goes later in the book, because I can see the entire scene in my head. The book I am working on now however, while not complete,…

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