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5 Tips for Writing Magic & Superpowers

celstefani: Magic/Superpowers are awesome and can be fun to write for, but there is a lot of room for problems if you don’t plan ahead of time. I provided some tips below to help you avoid them. 1. Superpowers/Magic: Yes or No? When should I include magic or superpowers in my story? Ask yourself this:... Continue Reading →

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Optimistic Authorship

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THE OPTIMISTIC AUTHOR

You can approach your writing with optimism or pessimism—your choice.

(Though complaints, worries, and frustrations may become more of a habit and less of a conscious decision.)

Optimism can be an asset to your authorship.

When you believe that your book will be successful, you are more likely to:

  • motivate yourself to work hard
  • stay focused while writing
  • do the necessary research
  • proofread carefully
  • put time and effort into cover design and formatting
  • put a small investment in cover design or editing
  • make a full effort to market your book
  • find a way to harness your creativity in your marketing

On the other hand, if you are pessimistic about the outcome of your book, you are less likely to put in the work needed to help make your book successful.

Thus, your outlook may pull a pivotal role in the success or failure of your book launch.

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123 Ideas for Character Flaws

thewritershandbook: Absent-minded - Preoccupied to the extent of being unaware of one’s immediate surroundings. Abstracted, daydreaming, inattentive, oblivious, forgetful. Abusive - Characterized by improper infliction of physical or psychological maltreatment towards another. Addict - One who is addicted to a compulsive activity. Examples: gambling, drugs, sex. Aimless - Devoid of direction or purpose. Alcoholic -... Continue Reading →

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240 Words to Describe Someone’s Tone/Voice

smut-101: Abrasive - showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh Absurd - wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate Accusatory - suggesting someone has done something wrong, complaining Acerbic - sharp and forthright Acidic - harsh or critical Admiring - approving; think highly of; respectful; praising Aggressive - hostile; determined; forceful; argumentative Aggrieved - angry... Continue Reading →

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How to add personality to your characters

Jean M. Cogdell's avatarJean's Writing

Eavesdrop like a pro.

I’ll admit I’m not very good at covertly listening in to other people conversations. Although there are times when it’s impossible not to hear. Sometimes it’s hard to talk to my dining companion because I’m transfixed by a loud couple at the next table. I want to whip out my tiny notebook and make notes. But, that would be a bit conspicuous. Don’t you think?

Why do I find eavesdropping awkward?

Because I grew up in a tiny house with lots of siblings and nosy parents. Privacy was a luxury. The only place to talk or read without others listening in was down by the creek. No mobile phones then so forget about a private conversation on the one kitchen phone. Even with a cord that reached all the way to the coat closet, someone was listening.

But if I want my characters to be real, to have…

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HOW TO SHARPEN THE FIRST SENTENCE IN EVERY CHAPTER

HOW TO SHARPEN THE FIRST SENTENCE IN EVERY CHAPTER by Carolyn Dennis-Willingham We all know that the first sentence or two in a novel needs to, not only grab a reader’s attention, but flip them out of bed, melt them into their recliners, or make them forget the lasagna in the oven. Like you, I’ve... Continue Reading →

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because apparently this needs to be said AGAIN

because apparently this needs to be said AGAIN vampireapologist: marzipanandminutiae: in the most general aesthetic terms possible 1600s: most witch-hunts ended in this century. no witches were burned in North America; they were hanged or in one case pressed to death 1700s: the American Revolution. Marie Antoinette. the French Revolution. the crazy King George. most... Continue Reading →

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