Movies Rich in Theme ~ City Slickers
As we continue the topic of using universal themes in writing, I want to talk a little about universality. Having…
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10 Reasons to Self-Publish–No More Excuses
I so enjoyed this list of 10 reasons to skip traditional publishing by Robert Bidinotto at PJ Media.com under their Lifestyle…
Are You Overly Passive?
Writers have heard a lot about avoiding passive voice or passive construction. Some are overly neurotic about this topic, making…
Movies Rich in Theme ~ Babe
As we’re exploring theme here, I want to add a little aside about symbols. Tying symbols in with a theme…
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing–Either or Both?
Today’s guest post is by author and blogger Joanna Penn, whose terrific writing blog The Creative Penn provides great advice for…
Strong Nouns and Verbs
I am a stickler for strong nouns and verbs. I got this bug from a college creative writing teacher. Perhaps…
Movies Rich in Theme ~ Nell
Here’s an amazing movie. Brilliant on so many levels. The plot itself is wonderful and enough to drive the story….
Is the Stigma of Self-Publishing Finally Gone?
Today’s guest post is by blogger Ben Galley, and he’s writing on a topic that is hot right now. Check…
“You know, Bob . . .”
For some reason, writers like to use a character’s name often in dialogue: “You know, Alice, I really like those…
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