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How to Write a Synopsis
This post is for anyone signed up for Plot Chat at Storymakers 2019, but it might be useful for anyone looking to write a synopsis for querying/publishing. The purpose of a synopsis is to give a solid idea of what … Continue reading
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Author Truths
I posted a medium-sized writing rant on Facebook and my friend asked me to post it here, so I did. I tweaked it. And I added gifs. Because that’s what I do. Enjoy! I get asked writing and publishing advice on … Continue reading
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Judge the Judges: Sample PitchSlam Entry
Hey guys! I’m helping out with PitchSlam again this year. Seriously, reading the slush and discovering up-and-coming writers is one of my favorite things. You’ve gotten our feedback, and now it’s time for revenge. 😀 Kim has written a marvelous … Continue reading
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Steam and Simmer, Part Three: Sexual Tension
The recap: I taught a class at LDStorymakers 2016 called, “Steam and Simmer: Writing Sexual Tension without Crossing the Line.” People asked for notes from the class or for me to post my power point for download, but I thought it … Continue reading
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Steam and Simmer, Part Two: Romantic Tension
The recap: I taught a class at LDStorymakers 2016 called, “Steam and Simmer: Writing Sexual Tension without Crossing the Line.” People asked for notes from the class or for me to post my power point for download, but I thought it … Continue reading
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Steam and Simmer, Part One: The Line
Recap: Last Friday at LDStorymakers I taught a class called, “Steam and Simmer: Writing Sexual Tension without Crossing the Line.” The topic was so popular and the room so small that they asked me to teach it again on Saturday. … Continue reading
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It’s Been Awhile
Hey guys. A few new things have happened since, you know, December. Mostly I’ve just been hanging out, parenting, and writing. I did start this thing where I assign myself a specific room of my house to clean for each day of … Continue reading
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Fun with Authoring
Proof that I’m getting lazier and/or more comfortable with authorship. How I named my scenes in book 1: Roommates on hike First dragon battle Meeting Cadoc How I name my scenes in book 3: Ride for ruin! The Prophecy! … Continue reading
In Summer
Guys, I really want to blog more. I do. I will. I feel like I’ve been snatched up by the river of life and I’ve had to swim or drown. There’s lots going on in my life. Here are some … Continue reading