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The Iceberg Method

Personally, I love a character with baggage and backstory. Getting that inside look at why they are the way they are is just fantastic.


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Architecting Intimidation

Building suspense and anticipation in the reader can be tricky, but that’s often because as the author, we aren’t surprised when the big reveal occurs because, hopefully, we knew it was going to happen all along.

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Creating Your Perfect Writing Nook

Having a dedicated writing space may not seem like a priority for most writers. Many consider it a bonus if they have someplace dedicated to their craft, but don’t see the benefits it might provide.


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Author Interview: Jennifer Nestor

Author Interview with Jennifer Nestor

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Author Interview: Z. L. Johnson (Copy)

Author Interview with Jennifer Nestor

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Silencing Your Inner Critic

We all have an inner critic and as writers, we need to learn how to silence it so our creative ideas can flow from our brains onto the page. So, today, I thought we’d look at how that inner critic functions, how it interferes with our creative process, and a few ways you can fight back.


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Backlist Books: Dialect Edition

Today’s focus is on dialect.


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Dealing With Writer’s Block

Writer’s block is something every writer encounters, it doesn’t care how long you’ve been writing or what genre, or if you have a deadline coming up. It will find you and try to ruin your life.

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Reading Signposts: Tough Questions

Tough Questions appear in a text when a character is uncertain and ask themselves a difficult question that doesn’t have an easy answer.

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Reading Signposts: Contrast & Contradiction

The Contrast & Contradiction signpost asks the reader to notice times when a character does something that doesn’t line up with their previous actions or even when a character goes against the social norms of the world they live in.

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Author Interview: Laura Genn

Author Interview with Laura Genn

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Author Interview: Z. L. Johnson

Author Interview with Z. L. Johnson

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Author Interview: Jen Karner

Author Interview with Jen Karner

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