Tag: Craft of Writing
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Writing Tips from Author Dan Wells
The most memorable pieces of writing advice from author Dan Wells’ class at the 2023 Writing Excuses Retreat.
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2022 Reading Roundup
This is my 2022 reading roundup where I reflect on and share the stand-out books from last year’s reading life.
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Writers on Writers for Writers: How Reviews of Craft Books Can Help
If you are determined to check it off of your list of craft books that you have to have read to prove something to someone (including yourself).
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Tips From SBWC: Be Not Afraid. Query Away, Writers!
Yesterday, thanks to spontaneously participating in #PitMad, I wrote a query. What’s a query? It is a letter (email, these days) that you send to an agent, a publisher, or anyone who might help you along on your route to publication. I hear you, devoted audience. “But wait,” you are saying, “didn’t you already write…
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On Writing Well: Part I, Principles
And here are my summary notes, in case you want a William Goldman style “good parts version.” Readers of The Princess Bride know that they are really all the good parts. That’s no different with this book. Read it all if you can.