10 Writers’ Resolutions You Can Keep
1. Revisit an old piece of writing. Pull out a project you started but never finished. Look at it with
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Advice from JoAnn Balingit, Poet Laureate
So far, so good: Giving yourself a break. JoAnn Balingit, November 17, 2015 20) So far, so good. The brilliant
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Launch Party for Beach Days a Huge Success
The launch party for Beach Days launch sure was fun! More than 100 well-wishers joined in the celebration, which included
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Short Story Pacing–How to Get it Right
Short stories move at a faster pace, in general, than novels. There is no room for filler. Scenes and dialogue
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Short Story Beginnings
Have you ever opened a book, taken a look at the first line or two, and then either picked it
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Using Real People in Your Writing
Writers are often told “write what you know.” For fiction writers this may mean writing about people you know. Most
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Writing Your Short Story or Novel to a Niche Audience
A niche is a small space, a cubbyhole. It doesn’t sound appealing, but it can provide a path to publication,
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Epic Fantasy World-Building
Guest Post on Epic Fantasy World-Building Epic Fantasy World-Building: The Tale You Can Never Tell by Will Hahn I stayed
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Happy Endings: Writing Tips for Short Stories
A problem I often see with short stories submitted to the Rehoboth Beach Reads Short Story Contest is a poor
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What’s in a Name: 10 Tips for a Great Title
You can often judge a book by its cover. You can also often judge a story by its title, yet
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