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Writer Tip: Nalini Singh

"If a scene just isn't working, and yet it's critical to the storyline, try writing it from the point of view of one of the other characters. You might be surprised at the difference it makes!" Visit Nalini Singh's website Purchase Nalini's latest release, Archangel's...

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Writer Tip: Kaye Manro

"GET HOOKED! What does that mean? Simply, we must write stories that grab readers at page one and never let them go. It’s not as easy as it seems. To start with, a stellar beginning/opening is vital these days, especially for aspiring authors if we want that coveted...

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Writer Tip: Cheryl Brooks

"I don't know if my tip is unique or not, but when I'm writing, I keep what I call a tracking sheet on each book. Whenever I start a new chapter, I add in the chapter number and the page it begins on. This enables me to know just how long each of my chapters is and...

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Writer Tip: J.A. Saare

"I have a feeling my writing tip is one that’s been shared, but just in case it hasn’t, I wanted to remind everyone that writing comes in all forms. It can be a stanza of poetry, a blog update, a letter, a book review, a diary entry, or actually sitting down to write...

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Writer Tip: Lorie O’Clare

"Something I started doing a couple years ago has really helped me a lot. I keep a notebook next to my keyboard. Every morning when I start my day, I write the date down. Then whatever I do gets written in my notebook. If I go through all email, spend an hour catching...

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Writer Tip: Monica Burns

"The middle of the book is often a really crucial turning point for a writer. For me, I usually find myself at a crossroad not sure where to turn with the book. I've found that printing out and reading what I've written so far helps me reconnect with the characters so...

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Writer Tip: Crystal Jordan

"My biggest tip to any writer is to write consistently. I used to say people should write every day, but if you miss a day or two, the guilt starts snowballing. So, now I just say you need to make writing a habit that you stick with. If it's a habit, you train...

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