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6 Tips To Hook A Reader on Page One
Originally posted on Carly Watters, Literary Agent: I’ve read thousands of “page ones.” Very often I don’t read page two. Sometimes all I read is that first page and I make judgements based on what I see there. As an agent and a reader my practice is that if I’m not connecting with the material I… Continue reading
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Writing Sex Scenes – Erotica / Romance / Urban Fiction
Were all adults here. That said this post is not for children. I’m an adult and if you’re under age I would suggest you stop reading. There, now that the children have left the room let’s get into it. First, I have to say I’m not as anti-romance as you’d think. I actually enjoy romance….to… Continue reading
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Writing 101 – Assignment #1: Why I Write
I bleed words for a living. How did this come to be? At what point did I decide that I would write? That I would be a writer. Since I have always loved to write, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact moment I felt compelled to confide in words as a source of strength.… Continue reading
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Before TWD Comes On…
I just have to say I’m excited to be participating in Blogging U this year. I feel like I’m going back to school LOL. This will give me the chance to produce at least one post a day while sharpening my writing skills simultaneously. I am also looking forward to meeting new bloggers via The… Continue reading
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Editing For Emotion
As I enter another revision stage for Book #3 in The Stella Trilogy, and I prepare for that final edit, I found this article extremely helpful. While we hear a lot about action and keeping the story moving, it is true that you don’t hear much about editing for emotion. I know many people do… Continue reading
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Stella Book #3: Book Cover Reveal, Blurb, Release Date
Title: The Road to Freedom – Joseph’s Story Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl Release Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 Event Details: TBA Cover Reveal: Blurb Wealthy and clueless are just some of the words Joseph uses to describe his family. Deeply concerned about the state of Black America, a fight with his brother compels a young Joseph… Continue reading
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