When it comes to writing for children, we have to adopt a new mindset and put ourselves in the shoes of those we want to write for. The story must have unforgettable characters, with strong[…]
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Hooking the Reader with a Crafty Opening Sentence
Take the time to craft a killer opening line – it will pay off. If you can’t find a killer one, make sure it is solid and interesting. Start with action, dialogue, or a single[…]
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5 Rules for Picking Fictional Characters’ Names
When developing characters—no matter what sort of characters you’re pursuing—heed common sense when choosing a name. You want the name to be perfect, to mean something, to be unique but not too weird. Names —[…]
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Metaphorically speaking – everything is more literal
Our brain turns metaphors into literal states and that is where they get their power. An appalling act will generate a bad taste in our mouth and a sick feeling in our stomach. That queasy[…]
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Timeless content combined with powerful SEOs
Evergreen content never goes out of date. This matter revolves around a topic that’s relevant to readers, regardless of the current news cycle or season. Think of topics with consistent interest and high search-volumes. Everlasting[…]
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Having the perfect book description sets the hook
The cover attracts their attention while the perfect book description is the hook – set it firmly enough such that you can reel them in. In the span of just a sentence or two, you[…]
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Writing Darkness: Horror and Other Disturbing Stories
A story is considered dark if it tackles the disturbing stuff that makes most people uncomfortable; anything from the horror of war, drugs, human trafficking, child abuse, genocide, crimes, terrorism, taboo and good old fashioned blood, guts and[…]
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Growth Strategy is Fundamental for Your Business
Growth is fundamental to a business’ survival. There are many possible growth strategies available to you—everything from pursuing new markets to creating new products and making an acquisition. Many companies craft their own unique combination[…]
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Privacy has been ramped up – secure your data
Everyone faces an increasing array of attacks on their security and privacy. Banks, lawyers and accountants have installed firewalls to keep hackers out. Everyone is constantly reminded to change passwords and update security; bar the[…]
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Crafting a Memorable Opening Line
The start to a story is what draws the reader in, it’s what sets the stage for everything to come. And, writers put a lot of pressure on themselves regarding the first line of a[…]
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