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Spiritual Writing

It takes a certain kind of writing to reach people on a spiritual level. This section shows you how to share stories that lift people up, give them peace, and strengthen their beliefs.

Motivate Your Characters Like a Pro

July 8, 2010 | Jessica Strawser | Comments: 0

In his session “The Psychology of Character Motivation,” Edgar-nominated author D.P. Lyle, MD, shared this invaluable exercise for developing your characters’ motivations as your story unfolds.

by Jessica Strawser, reporting from ThrillerFest 2010 (New York City)
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How to Give Your Character the Perfect Name

June 8, 2010 | Devyani Borade | Comments: 2

What you call your characters could influence your readers’ perceptions of them. Here are some factors to consider in finding the perfect match.

by Devyani Borade
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From Idea to Page in 4 Simple Steps

February 16, 2010 | N.M. Kelby | Comments: 0

Nothing is more exciting than the promise of a story in your head, but in order to get it on the page you need to figure out exactly what you need to do to make it work. Here are 4 steps to help you build the framework of your story.

by N.M. Kelby
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Take Your Novel to the Finish Line

February 1, 2010 | Lin Enger | Comments: 0

You need stamina to transform that out-of-shape first draft into a story with staying power. Use these 4 revision strategies to make your novel go the distance.

by Lin Enger
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179 Ways to Save a Novel

January 21, 2010 | admin | Comments: 0

Matters of vital concern to fiction writers.
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Rescuing Your Story From Cliche

January 21, 2010 | admin | Comments: 0

In this excerpt from 179 Ways to Save a Novel, author Peter Selgin discusses ways to defeat the writer’s sworn enemy: the cliche.  Read more

How to Make Your Novel a Page Turner

January 12, 2010 | Elizabeth Sims | Comments: 0

Never underestimate the power of suspense—in any genre. Use these surefire techniques to make your  book one readers won’t be able to put down.

by Elizabeth Sims

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Audrey Niffenegger Explains How To Create a Good Story

September 25, 2009 | Jessica Strawser | Comments: 0

How do you follow up a smash hit like The Time Traveler’s Wife? For artist and author Audrey Niffenegger, it all comes down to embracing the freedom to create—on your own terms.

by Jessica Strawser

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Publishing 101: What You Need to Know

September 22, 2009 | Jerry D. Simmons | Comments: 0

Here’s your step-by-step guide to the publishing process–how it works, why you need to know and how you can play an influential role in your book’s success.

by Jerry D. Simmons
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Anne Tyler’s Tips on Writing Strong (yet Flawed) Characters

September 8, 2009 | Jessica Strawser | Comments: 1

With a body of work spanning five decades, a Pulitzer Prize and membership in the Academy of Arts and Letters, Anne Tyler is a testament to the best kind of longevity—and the purity of the written word.

by Jessica Strawser
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