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Aura

I half-turned to her and shrugged, still processing what I'd seen, or at least what I thought I'd seen, in Ms. Neal's eyes--like they weren't hers. Obviously, they were her eyes, but it looked like...

Rebecca Talley

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Revision Shouldn’t Be Endless

For some writers, the word revision makes them squirm. Many novice writers go into the writing process fantasizing that they will only have to write  one draft of their novel. Perhaps, they envision themselves sitting next to an open window, …

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Writing Effective Dialogue

When writing fiction, it’s important to understand the techniques of writing effective and realistic dialogue. Dialogue in fiction is quite different from speech in real life. Mimicking true conversation won’t be effective in a story. Listen to a few conversations …

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Pitching Your Book to an Editor or Agent

Attending writing conferences can be advantageous in many ways. See this post for reasons why it’s a good idea to attend a writing conference. Another reason?

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Writing Fiction: Scene, Part 1

A novel consists of scenes.

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The Upside of Down

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Purchase “Hmmm,” the doctor muttered. Natalie wrinkled her forehead, almost afraid to ask, and said, “What does that mean?” “You do know you’re pregnant, right?” Her breath caught in her throat. “Excuse me?” “You’re pregnant.” Her heartbeat thundered in her …

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