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Super Survey Sunday: Help Pick Jac’s Nickname

In the last week, I’ve received some excellent suggestions on what to nickname the star of the urban fantasy novel I’m currently working on : Murphy’s First Law. You’re all so creative and I really...

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Quick Updates for 4/10/2013

And now for a collection of completed unrelated items! 1) Today is the last day to vote for Jac’s Nickname! Stop the presses, put down that coffee cup, and head over to my post Super Survey Sunday and...

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And the Winner is…

And now for the results of the Nickname My Character Contest! Actually, we have two: Reader’s Choice and Writer’s Choice, because I’m apparently contrary by nature and decided you’re all wrong. I’m...

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The Noob, the Noobvel, and the Search for Cover Art

I’m a writing newb. I finished Murphy’s First Law a month ago. But I didn’t, not really. I know that I need revisions. I’d like to think I’m a newb not a noob, and there is apparently an important...

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First Impressions: Maximizing Your Character’s Debut

As I’ve been working through the initial round of feedback from beta readers and critique partners on my novel, I have been constantly surprised at how many people thought I was writing for a YA...

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Terrific Tip Thursday: Writing Advice that Doesn’t Suck

No! Resist the Urge!Image: cheezburger.com (where else, right?) “Make your main character unlike you.” - from Novelist’s Boot Camp. When I first saw this piece of advice, I riled against it. I’m...

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Writing Check-Up Diagnosis: Butcheritis

Source: cataddictsanony-mouse Chuck Wendig over at terribleminds posed this question today: So, How’s the Writing Going, Cats and Kittens? The Good News: Well, doc, it’s up and down. I sent the MS out...

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Texture and Chaos

Source: Google Images I sat down last night with the intention of writing some internal dialogue for my character who is a chaos class sorcerer. I wanted to see if I could compose something that shows...

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Character Development: Dirty Little Secrets

I stumbled across this image on Taking Back Earth yesterday and it struck me as an interesting statement in regards to character development in writing. What are our characters hiding? Everyone has...

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Keeping it Fresh Part 6: Antagonize the Hero

I realize this final installment of the Keeping it Fresh series has been delayed, but life and Sith Squirrels happen. Never underestimate the power of the dark side of the Furce. Anywhoo…Welcome to the...

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