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Character Descriptions: Callum and Gracie Phillips
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It was a clear sunny day. Outside, a group of servicemen in uniform were talking in a group. Adjoining them was Callum Phillips, who I recognized from the news…
Lady Duverger Character Description by Hugh Addison
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Felix motioned to an older woman with an air of sophistication. She was adorned with jewels, so much so, for a moment I was dizzy. She wore a sparkling…
Tool Tip: SyncBackFree To Backup Your Writing
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Your computer dies with all your work stuck on your hard drive. It is a scenario that scares every writer and almost everyone experiences once. Fortunately, there is a…
Gurudev on How to Succeed in Life
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Here is a short video from one of my favorite inspirational sources on “How To Succeed in Life.” Some good advice is defining success around one’s happiness and joy….
Resource: American Dialect Links
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Today I share another resource. Dialect Guide: American Dialects by Point Park University, a handy site for helping to write authentic dialog. The site is organized by General American,…
This Will Change Your Life
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Looking for inspiration that will change your life. This is a great video and the timing couldn’t be more appropriate. Ed explains how variety and having new experiences actually…
100+ Query Letter Examples To Get Noticed
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One of the sources that I found helpful comes from thejohnfox.com 100+ Query Letter Examples (That Got Authors and Agent) The query letters cover are linked and organized by…
Quick Character Development Hack
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Here’s a quick hack I stumbled on to jump start your character development. Try Horoscope.com to develop your character’s traits. This provides a lot of detailed information and even…
July & August Writing Contests 2023
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Fiction Factory Flash FictionTop Prize ยฃ300Entry Fee: $7Deadline: July 31, 2023 This is an international competition, open to writers from all over the world over the age of 16….