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Sue Harrison’s “Writing the Third Dimension” – part 18: Tension

... the newest installment of Sue Harrison‘s teaching: Writing The Third Dimension. Continue reading →

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Hillsong music, and Helping one another

I have been thinking about ways I can help you more. Since I'm interested in promoting your books (the ones I agree to read and review) and others I think you might like or should know about, you know...

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Sue Harrison’s “Writing the Third Dimension”– Part 19: By Hook, Not By Crook

the newest installment of Sue Harrison‘s teaching: Writing The Third Dimension. If you’ve read any how-to books about the craft of writing a novel, then you’ve read about the all-important hook...

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Create your own promotional products!

Today I'm excited to share with you two helps I have found that writers can use, what is needed but maybe not known to be so simple. Continue reading →

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Sue Harrison’s “Writing the Third Dimension”– Part 20: Down, Down, Down

for the newest installment of Sue Harrison's teaching: Writing The Third Dimension. In my last few posts, we’ve talked about increasing the tension in your novel or story, but you know that old saying,...

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Exciting book publishing news, a Q & A, and a limited-time introductory offer!

Did you hear Amazon's big news September 3'14? ...the industry’s largest publication for children’s writers, immediately set about creating a course that would explain the software and demystify the...

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Do you want to publish your picture book as an eBook? Here’s how!

There has been so much debate about paper books versus eBooks, and I was one whose heals were dug in for a long time about that. There was nothing for me but paper books until eventually I tried eBooks...

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Sue Harrison’s “Writing the Third Dimension”– part 21: the Dreaded Pace Plague

the newest installment of Sue Harrison‘s teaching: Writing The Third Dimension ... part 21: The Dreaded Pace Plague Continue reading →

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Picture Book Idea Month (aka PiBoIdMo) began today!

Today is a great day for picture book authors and illustrators. Today is the first day of Picture Book Idea Month 2014, also known as PiBoIdMo. Continue reading →

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Sue Harrison’s “Writing the Third Dimension”– Part 22: Flying – By the Seat...

the newest installment of Sue Harrison's teaching: Writing The Third Dimension. part 22: Flying - By the Seat of Your Pants Continue reading →

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PiBoIdMo has ended – my update

Today is the first day of December ... already!! Where did the time go? Yikes! And I love that it's snowing on my blog. :) (Thanks, Word Press!) The writerly news is ... Continue reading →

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Great quotes about reading and writing books!

Here are some more wonderful quotes I thought you might enjoy about books ... reading them and writing them. Some are funny, some are insightful, all are thought-provoking. Continue reading →

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My story entry in Susanna Hill’s 4th Annual Holiday Contest

Susanna Hill is hosting her 4th Annual Holiday Contest right now. The challenge is to write a story for children in no more than 350 words, the theme being wild weather that impacts the holidays in...

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The cut’s been made, please vote for your favourite story

It wasn't until a friend sent me an email this evening saying she was sorry I didn't make the finalists that I learned ... my story, Blizzard Blessings, didn't make the cut! :( Continue reading →

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Sue Harrison: “Writing the Third Dimension”– part 23: Books, Books, Books!

the newest installment of Sue Harrison's teaching: Writing The Third Dimension. part 23: Books, Books, Books! Continue reading →

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My 2014 blogging in review

In looking back over 2014 there are many things I was reminded of that occurred both here and in my personal life -- some of the latter I shared here. Here's a condensed review followed by my annual...

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It’s my WordPress anniversary!

Today, January 9, is my five-year anniversary! Continue reading →

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Sue Harrison’s “Writing the Third Dimension”– part 24: Way up High in the Sky

the newest installment of Sue Harrison’s teaching: Writing The Third Dimension “Writing the Third Dimension” – part 24: Way up High in the Sky Continue reading →

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Self-promotional help, Word counter & other tools for writers

Today I was checking my links for word count helps and discovered that one I had on my Writer's Helps page no longer takes us to the page we need. Now in its place I've posted four great tools I found...

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Sue Harrison’s “Writing the Third Dimension”– part 25: The End

the newest installment of Sue Harrison’s teaching: Writing The Third Dimension; part 25: The End. You’ve worked so hard writing the first draft of your novel, and finally, finally, there you are — one...

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