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The One Thing that Makes a Good Story
The One Thing that Makes a Good Story.. What makes a story a good one? Ask one person and he will say, “Action, and lots of it.” Ask another and she will say, “I want to get to...
Yes, you DO have the imagination to tell stories!
Think you don't have the imagination to tell stories? Yes, you DO! First of all, let's clarify what we mean when we talk about that phenomenon called 'imagination'. Imagination...
Want to make real connections with your readers?
Want to tell your story and make real connections? Learn the secret... What's the big secret? … The story is not about you! How can your story possibly not be about you? You're...
Your stories gathering tumbleweed?
Is nobody reading your stories? You're probably doing THIS wrong... You write a story/article/100,000 word novelised biography, put it out there... and nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch....
Four things you should NEVER say to a writer
Four things you should never say to a writer... There are some awful things you might have said to a friend who loves writing. You probably said them in all innocence. Allow me...
Do YOU have what it takes to write a book?
Could you really write a book? It seems that every other person these days has a book in them, whether it's a book to tell their own story, a novel, or a book to complement their...
Writing Your Business Book: Know This BEFORE You Start…
Planning on writing a business book? You want to write a business book so that people will see you as the expert in your field? You want potential clients to be desperate to work...
Three Myths About Good Writing Debunked
There are many myths about what makes good writing. I debunk three of these writing myths in my blog post.
I’ve Got An Idea For A Story…
Got an idea for a story? Remember this – every famous writer had to start somewhere. What made the difference was that they made a start.
Why We All Love A Villain
I can't be the only one who is more interested in what a villain gets up to than the struggles of a goody-two-shoes hero. We are taught from the time we are very small that we...
Why You Should Never Write a Book
Why you should never write a book So what if you've always had that idea to write a novel? Big deal if the fabulous life events of a family member ought to be recorded for...