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Do you need to spring clean your Amazon links?

Published on by Jean M. Cogdell6 Comments

Read any great books lately?

Sharing a good review with an Amazon link?

Then make sure you clean up that link. Don’t leave an electronic breadcrumb trail with your information embedded in the link. (Unless you want it there.)

Do you know how to clean up a link?

Find out by reading: Are you Cleaning up Your Amazon Links? – Be Careful Sharing Book Links by D.G. Kaye.

Did you know all about this?

Have you cleaned up your links?

Do you think it’s important or not?

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Are you forgetful? Do you need a list?

Published on by Jean M. Cogdell10 Comments

A shopping list? A to-do list? Christmas list? Repair list?

Me? Oh yes! I’m lost without a list for everything. I’ve lists on my phone, on the fridge, on my desk, and in my computer.

I can hear you. Yes, they overlap but how else will I have the list when I need it.

But I’d never thought about making lists for my story or for my characters!

What a wonderful idea.

Not only have I divided it up into sections but also made lists for my characters and scenes.

I even made my protagonist an anal list maker. How fun. 

My manuscript now has lists (steps) that the characters must complete in each scene.

Okay, I heard you. Yes, it’s a lot like scene goals, but I’m breaking it down a little further. For me it’s working to break through a bit of stalled writers slow down, I’ve had lately.

Click and Read Janes post –

How Lists Inform Our Writing, Our World by

Tell me have you ever made “lists” for a scene or character to fulfill? 

What do you think of my list idea?

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How to write the perfect heart-pounding scene

Published on by Jean M. Cogdell15 Comments

Love, love, love the tips I learned today.

Although my scenes are far from perfect, I moved a little closer to good today.

Reading a post from BookDaily.com by DiAnn Mills got my writing juices flowing.

DiAnn titles her post as 4 Tips For Writing Fresh, Engaging, Unforgettable Scenes | BookDaily #AuthorTips.

But it is much more than just 4 little tidbits on writing. 

Why is my heart pumping with excitement?

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Because I’d reached an impasse in my WIP and she gave me the answer!

  • Every decision my characters make have consequences.
  • Consequences propel the story forward, or should.
  • Not all consequences are bad. Ah ha!

My character must choose between two rights!

We all know to have our character choose between right or wrong. But what about choosing between two rights? What will be the consequence of either choice?

See how her tips get you thinking?

I do hope you’ll go over and read her post. Let me know if you have an ah-ha moment.

Now your turn.

Have you learned anything new today? Please share with the group.

Do you have a problem scene? Did you find a solution?

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Do you need help with your latest writing project?

Published on by Jean M. Cogdell13 Comments

Search no further!

I’ve found a site that might have just what you’re looking for. 

Check out the following website that contains 18 tips, and PDF documents on topics related to writing fiction.

Write a Novel, a resource created by Crawford Kilian starts off with hard truths for writers but don’t be discouraged, there is something for every writer. He even touches on understanding contracts.

My favorites:

  • #4. Storyboarding.
    • Storyboarding is something I struggle with. Putting my scenes onto small cards is a big challenge.
  • #5. Style Checklist
    • Question asked, “Are you telegraphing your punches.” Now, this really got me to thinking. And anything that challenges me is great.
  • #7. Ten points plots
    • The plot begins long before the story starts. The story begins at the latest possible moment before the climax. Gonna have to work on my beginning, again.
  • #9. Scene construction.
    • When a scene ends the reader should know more about the characters and the characters problems should have increased.

There is a lot to digest here from Mr. Kilian, but I hope you find something interesting.

Tell me –

Do you still read posts and books on improving your writing skills?

Do other ideas encourage your writing?

Which writers/teachers do you enjoy reading?

Where do you find the best tips? 

Keep reading, great blogs down below.

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How to Write a Novel: 7 Tips Everyone Can Use By:  

Top Novel Writing Tips

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