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Fiction

Interview with “The Opposite of Me” Author, Sarah Pekkanen

March 1, 2010
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Please welcome the lovely Sarah Pekkanen, author of “The Opposite of Me.” Thank you, Sarah, for answering some of our burning questions about your writing!
Can you tell us a bit about “The Opposite of Me”?
The Opposite of Me is a big, juicy, commercial novel about 29-year-old twin sisters who don’t have a thing in common [...]

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Should You Make Your Children’s Book Into A Series?

February 25, 2010
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Today’s post comes from Fiona Ingram,  who began her career as a children’s author with a family trip to Egypt. The short story she intended to write for her two nephews (who had accompanied her) turned into a book, and subsequently into plans for a series.

Developing a children’s series is both rewarding and taxing for [...]

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5 Visual Strategies for Plotting Your Novel

February 15, 2010
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I don’t know about you, but for me, plotting a full-length novel is one of the most difficult aspects of writing.
I tend to come up with a great premise, but turning that into a plot becomes a lot of work. I don’t usually get it right the first time, either.
Personally, what works best for me [...]

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23 Websites that Make Your Writing Stronger

February 6, 2010
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We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. ~Ernest Hemingway
How strong is your writing?
No matter how good you think it is, there’s always room for improvement. In most cases, plenty of room. Luckily, there are some amazing websites out there that’ll help you take your writing to the [...]

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Writers Face Off on 13 Hot Topics

February 2, 2010
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A couple of weeks ago, we noticed there were certain topics writers just can’t agree on.
Discussion seems to be a huge part of the writing life, especially because there are so many hot topics to choose from. And, as we move toward the digital age, I believe the number of friendly arguments will continue to [...]

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The 3 Things Writers Will Never Agree On

January 23, 2010
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Last week, I was thrilled to receive a message from literary agent Nathan Bransford, of Curtis Brown Ltd., letting me know I was one of 3 winners in his recent blogging contest.
It was a tremendous honour to have my article, Are You a Word Nerd or a Grammar Rebel? aired on Nathan’s website. The post [...]

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