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Author Archives: Michael J. Vaughn

Sub-Genre Descriptions

March 19, 2008 | Michael J. Vaughn | Comments: 4

Here’s a breakdown of some of your favorite fiction genres. Read more

The Popular Fiction Report

March 13, 2008 | Michael J. Vaughn | Comments: 1

What’s hot in Mystery/ Crime, Romance, Horror, Thriller/ Suspense and Science Fiction/ Fantasy? Find out in this comprehensive genre-by-genre market report.

PLUS: A breakdown of fiction sub-genres and their definitions. Read more

Meeting of the Minds

March 13, 2008 | Michael J. Vaughn | Comments: 0

Get your bossy, literal-minded left brain in touch with its more creative counterpart. Read more

Poetry: Concrete Poetry

March 13, 2008 | Michael J. Vaughn | Comments: 0

This under-appreciated poetic form will get your words in shape. Read more

Anatomy of a Bestseller

March 11, 2008 | Michael J. Vaughn | Comments: 0

What do the novels Life of Pi, Bridget Jones’s Diary and The Rule of Four have in common? You might be surprised. Learn how to apply the techniques and traits they share to your own writing. Read more

Creative Lollygagging

March 11, 2008 | Michael J. Vaughn | Comments: 0

Experiencing writer’s block? Maybe you need to work harder on working less. Read more

Vice Versa: The Advantages of Being an Author and Poet

March 11, 2008 | Michael J. Vaughn | Comments: 0

Can you have it both ways? Here, three author/poets discuss why prose writers should try poetry, and why poets should pen prose. Read more