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Keeping My Writing Organized

My latest attempt at keeping my writing organized. I have three strikes against me when it comes to keeping my writing organized. Or maybe I have three things going for me. I’m the oldest of four. For an in-depth look at how your birth order affects your character, go here for part 1, here for…

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Avoid Sagging Middles and Lackluster Endings #AuthorToolboxBlogHop

How You Can Have a Riveting Book Without Sagging Middles and Lackluster Endings The following is an excerpt from my book, The Plot Thickens: 21 Ways to Plot Your Novel. A link to buy can be found here. The second chapter addresses how to avoid sagging middles and lackluster endings. The novel’s middle is vital…

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How to Take the Headache Out of Starting Your Book—The Opening Hook

The Opening Hook The following is an excerpt from my book, The Plot Thickens: 21 Ways to Plot Your Novel. A link to buy can be found here. The first chapter addresses the importance of writing the opening hook. How to Take the Headache Out of Starting Your Book STOP STARING at that blinking curser…

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