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Tips for Writing a Novel: Know the Difference Between Plot and Story

Posted on December 13, 2013March 28, 2014 by steve

Have you always wanted to write a novel, but didn’t quite know how to get started? Or perhaps you had an idea-—maybe even a dream—that inspired you. You sat down to write, began typing with passion, but then got stuck. Sound familiar? If so, it’s not surprising. That’s happened to nearly all authors, especially when…

Ten Simple Tricks to Perk Up Your Writing

Posted on December 12, 2013December 13, 2013 by steve

The ultimate measure of you as an author is the competence with which you write. There are a few simple things you can do to perk up your writing. If you get into the habit of following these techniques, you’ll be amazed at the difference they make. Best of all, most of them are specific…

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