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Where does your story start?

There’s the sixty-four thousand dollar question. I know many authors in various stages of their careers, and not a single one willing to say, “I know exactly where my story begins.” Once in a rare while we know where to … Continue reading

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Secondary Characters

How important are secondary characters? Very Important. Think for just a minute how you might see The Harry Potter series without Neville Longbottom. Or perhaps Pride and Prejudiced with Jane Bennett. Not so interesting, huh? Important to remember the names … Continue reading

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How About Characters who are Villains?

We spend a lot of time writing and rewriting the hero.  After all, everyone expects him to be perfect. Especially if you’re writing Romance. Romance readers are a finicky group. They’ve earned the right to be by their support of … Continue reading

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Getting Experience

“Experience is not what happens to you; it’s what you do with what happens to you.” ― Aldous Huxley How many writers have heard the adage, “write what you know”? If I had a published book, short story,novella, or even … Continue reading

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