There's a difference between writers and authors. Do you know the difference? Most people think of living alternate lives. They watch a movie or have an exciting thought, and that old 'what if?' comes out. More often than not, so does a writing device, just because who wants to lose the thought? That makes you …
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I stand by the window this morning, coffee in hand, watching the clouds scud over the mountains. I can barely see them because it's still mostly dark, but there's a pale light on the horizon to the east. That sliver of brilliant color turns the clouds from invisible dark-on-dark to charcoal on near black burgandy. …
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The key to turning out good stuff is rewriting. The key to grinding it out is consistency. – Forrest McDonald Let's just assume you have a killer idea for a story or article. You have great, multi-faceted characters against a dramatic backdrop. You KNOW it's going to sell. What now? How do you get the …
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When people come see you at a show, reading, signing, whatever, give them something to take home. I use bookmarks. Who doesn't need more of those? I'm always losing mine. And they're pretty, too. Most people have gotten so used to logos on their clothes, or on nearly everything they own. They won't throw them …
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