A successful author is a writer who stuck it out when the going got tough. YOU can do the same, even if it’s one baby step at a time, so go for it! #amwriting #writerslife #writingtip #writingcommunity #authorsoftwitter :-)
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Put the reader in the scene by providing sights, sounds, feel, tastes, and smells that fill the space your character is in. #amwriting #writerslife #writingtip #writingcommunity #authorsoftwitter :-)
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Screenplays require critical decision points every so many minutes. Good thing to remember when writing a novel! #amwriting #writerslife #writingtip #writingcommunity :-)
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Shorter character names can be better choices. Readers read over longer names and so don’t identify as much with the story’s hero/heroine. Food for thought. #amwriting #writerslife #writingtip #writingcommunity #authorsoftwitter :-)
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At the Storytelling 101 podcast, I share tips on writing, self-publishing and book marketing. #authorsky #writingcommunity #writingtip #podcast #BookLaunch podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-b…
Storytelling 101 • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
Do you dream of becoming a published writer? Do you want to ensure your book reaches the largest audience possible? At Storytelling 101, I look at writing, self-publishing and marketing your book....
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Check out this article: How Many Pages in a Book Proposal? from prolific author and editor Terry Whalin (@terrywhalin) at: bit.ly/41whrgH #writingtip #pubtip
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Five Tips to Keep Track of Characters Behind the Scenes from award-winning author Debbie Burke at: ow.ly/14bU50YyfvG #writingtip #pubtip
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How to "Write to Genre" and Gain Readers in 2026 by Savannah Cordova tinyurl.com/3nnt625u #writingtip
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Tired of starting a book proposal only to keep stopping and walking away? Listen in for 5 Essentials for Every Book Proposal @brmcwc @lindagoldfarb @TerryWhalin Listen at: bit.ly/42piksw #writingtip #pubtip
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"Darkness, when responsibly rendered, clarifies what matters. Hope, when honestly earned, strengthens our willingness to protect it." 9 Tips for How to Write Dark Stories Responsibly (And Make Hope Feel Earned) buff.ly/IedU0q9 #writing #writingtip
9 Tips for How to Write Dark Stories Responsibly (And Make Hope Feel Earned)
How do you write dark stories responsibly without slipping into nihilism? Learn how to make hope feel earned, instead of naïve or forced.
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Characterization is the literary process authors use to develop, reveal, and portray characters, making them feel realistic, relatable, or complex through traits, emotions, and motivations.
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#WritingTip of the Day: #FreelanceWriter looking for work? Use a Letter of Introduction to open the door to working with a business, nonprofit organization, or brand. #ContentWriting ow.ly/XQGJ30qMZ0u
The Letter of Introduction: Don’t Pitch a Project
Use a letter of introduction to start a relationship with a potential client. A devotional for writers based on 2 Kings 5:5.
From nonprofitcopywriter.com#WritingTip of the Day: don't overlook the opportunities you have because of your day job. It can provide the perfect launching pad for #Writing and a writing ministry. #FreelanceWriting ow.ly/NTVv30qyoC4
The Day Job: It Can Be a Launching Pad for Your Writing Ministry
Your day job can be a launching pad for your writing ministry. An online devotional for writers based on Acts 18:3.
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8 kinds of illustrations to use in #devotionals. Love this list! #ChristianWriting #WritingTip ow.ly/Cl3X30dpMog
8 Kinds of Illustrations to Use in Devotionals
Eight kinds of illustrations to use in devotionals to make your spiritual point become concrete for your reader.
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*Showing* requires a dynamic scene—the characters' moment-to-moment experience of a time, place, and conflict.
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A plot hole is a story inconsistency, timeline gap, or a contradiction in a story that violates the internal logic established by the narrative.
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#WritingTip of the Day: a book's theme is its underlying principle or message. The best themes demonstrate life change. Here are 66 terrific examples of book themes. #WritingABook ow.ly/yjg530rqS2z
The Theme: 66 Examples of Creating a Book’s Main Message
The Bible’s 66 books each have a theme – an underlying message. A devotional for writers based on 2 Corinthians 3:18.
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#WritingTip of the Day: the key to brainstorming is volume. Your purpose is to gather as many content writing ideas as possible about a topic. Don’t evaluate – just gather. #WritingProcess #WritingTips #ContentWriting ow.ly/Rppm30rbKgb
The Brainstorm: It’s Time to Gather a Pool of Content Writing Ideas
During a brainstorm, gather as many content writing ideas as possible. A devotional for writers based on Ecclesiastes 3:5.
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Let’s Talk Heartily About Adverbs from International Thriller Writers Award winner, #1 bestselling author of THRILLERS and BOOKS ON WRITING James Scott Bell (@jamesscottbell) ow.ly/KOWo50YxhUY #writingtip #pubtip
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