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February 28, 2017

How to Correctly Punctuate Dialogue for Novels

Originally posted on Writers After Dark: ? Writing dialogue is messy. Am I right? It has so many rules, it makes me wish I’d gone with my original plan in life. I’d intended to become an all-in-one supermodel-psychologist/part-time medical researcher. What? I thought I wanted to save people, discover things, and change the world wearing… Continue reading

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February 28, 2017

Nora Excerpts – 1

“On that windowsill, she stood in the crossfire of people and lights and cars and bobbed her head to the beat of ragtime syncopation and driving brass bands to soaring gospel choirs mixed with field hollers and the deep-down growl of the blues. She danced to the groove of Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll… Continue reading

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February 28, 2017

Advice for Aspiring Writers from Nicole Dennis-Benn

“Ask yourself why you’re writing and who you’re writing for. Know in your heart that there is no such thing as one story….At the end of the day, your authentic voice and heart will speak to readers. Do not be deterred by rejection. Keep writing, keep knocking on doors, keep sending out work. Never have… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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February 27, 2017

The Business of Leadership

Quotes N Notes

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February 27, 2017

Choices

There are many paths before us, a starlight fantasy for our dreams a dose of reality for our truths and a playground for our games all candy coated to look alike and we shackle ourselves to the decisions, we make paths unfold like red carpet occasions so that we may sharpen discernment and choice spreads… Continue reading

Poetry

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February 27, 2017

BREATHE

Dear Author, Writing is just as psychological and spiritual as it is physical. The level of mental clarity necessary to write books is not something that any writer can ignore. From reaching out to people for special appearances, book signings, and speaking engagements, it goes without saying that taking on this enormous responsibility will require… Continue reading

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February 26, 2017

Dear Writer: STOP Releasing So Many Novels!

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz: ? by Michael Cristiano As I’m sure you know, dear readers (or Mom… Hi, Mom!), I’ve come to a couple realizations over the past year or so since the release of my first novel. The biggest revelation, the one where I decided to go back to writing for myself, I’ve written… Continue reading

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