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>A Character’s View

>I learned a lesson in characterization. From my older brother, of all people. As writers, we’re reminded to ‘see’ the scene through the eyes of our characters. Often I ‘see’ the room/town/terrain with the character’s profession or gender in mind. … Continue reading

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>No news – Good news?

>When you have a full manuscript languishing on some harried editor’s desk, the expression “no news is good news” can be comforting. No news means they haven’t said ‘No, thanks.’ or ‘It’s not right for us at this time.’ or … Continue reading

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Samhain’s 1st Line Contest

>Whew! I made it through the first round of Samhain’s 1st Line Contest. Yay! Yippee! On to Round Two. But this is nerve-wracking, y’all. Seriously. And I feel so badly for those who checked that blog and didn’t see their … Continue reading

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