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Genre in Fiction — Janice Dick
Before we begin talking about plot outlines, character development and setting, let’s discuss a little concept called genre. The word is pronounced john-ra or zhon-ra, and it simply means kind or variety. In our case, it refers to the kinds of stories we read and write.
Publicity, Platform and Social Media — Ruth L. Snyder
Recently I read two opposing opinions on publicity, platform, and social media: one by Sandra Beckwith and the other by Ewan Morrison. Sandra says, “We’ll talk about how to create and use the single most effective publicity tool for both fiction and nonfiction.” Ewan Morrison counters with, “Do you want to spend 80% of your… Read more »
Writing Goals and Distractions — Janice Dick
I’ve come to my office to write. That’s the plan, but my actual behavior is often quite different from my intent: 9:30 AM Go upstairs to office 9:35 AM Tidy desk, clean up desktop, align folders. 9:45 AM Check emails (there might be a message from my agent or an editor, or even that contest… Read more »
Measuring Success as a Writer — Brenda Wood
James Patterson just published his millionth book and Thomas Kinkade is selling paintings by the tons and then there is …us. What is the matter with us? Why isn’t our work broadcast around the globe? What are we doing wrong?