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Writing a book? Don’t start at the beginning!

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In case you haven’t already discovered this, or simply need a reality check, novels don’t grow in a linear fashion and first chapters don’t usually get written first. Logically, the beginning seems like the only place to start and If you were doing anything else except writing a book, it would be. But gathering ideas for a story is like plucking at tufts of clouds and tucking them into the right places in your story without destroying their essence once you’ve flatly adhered them to paper.… Continue reading →

Need a great editor? Meet Jennifer

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Today I’m interviewing Jennifer Baum of Scribe-Consulting. Jennifer has been the editor for my book, Guardian Cats. First, a little background. I searched for a long time to find someone I felt comfortable with before handing my book over, but I knew I wouldn’t publish without getting a thorough clean up from a professional. This step came after a dozen beta readers and a jillion revisions, more than three years into my project. Like so many times, I figured it was done and all it needed… Continue reading →

What astrological sign is your character?

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How do you create a character out of thin air?  Whether it’s a Protagonist, Antagonist or sidekick, here’s a method I’ve used for putting some ‘meat on the bones’ of my characters. I’ll be reviewing two awesome tools, both astrological sites. The first, Star Signs Explained, is generously laden with character traits for each sign. It’s strictly an astrological site, but it is rich with detail to spark a writer’s imagination. Here’s a small example for Aries, who seems just built for the protagonist’s role. Aries are fire signs and those born under this element… Continue reading →

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