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STEPHANIE PERKINS: WHY SHE WRITES FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Stephanie Perkins is the author of Anna and French Kiss, Lola and the Boy Next Door, and Isla and the Happily Ever After (slated for release Fall 2012)Q: Demetra at WHY I YA: Stephanie, why do you...
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FOR• TI• TUDE nounDefinition of FORTITUDEStrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courageBecoming a writer has everything to do with perseverance. But...
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COFFEE MUG AS WRITING PORTAL
I have a coffee mug obsession—just one of my many writing idiosyncrasies—or so I'm told. Not that I have a huge mug collection or anything (okay, it is rather large). It’s just each one was chosen or...
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HOW I GOT MY AGENT
Fine. I didn't really get an agent, but I did get this awesome letter of representation from my nine-year-old daughter Ava. At dinner one night, she asked in all seriousness, “Why can’t I just look up...
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Rejection Can't Stop This
I don't remember where this image came from so I apologize for the lack of credit.In the last two years, I’ve written two books attended, two conferences, and I’m on my way to Big Sur for one amazing...
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Review of Graceling, by Kristin Cashore
I received an ARC of Fire by Kristin Cashore at Comicon in 2009. I was immediately drawn to her characters and the world she created in the prequel to Graceling. Now, two years later, I’ve taken the...
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Book Review of Captivate by Carrie Jones
Captivate by Carrie JonesMy rating: 4 of 5 starsCaptivate left me cheering for Zara. Her near neurotic obsession with phobias kept things light, while her relationship with Nick sizzled. The twists and...
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Smart and Funny Gifts For Booklovers and Writers
These gifts are just too fantastic not to share. And with Christmas drawing near, you better get ‘em while they’re hot. All the links are included. Happy shopping. FOR THE LITERARY SNOB OR ANYONE WITH...
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The Intern: Top Ten Reasons You Should Rewrite That Scene
Happy New Year! Here’s to a fresh start.This post by THE INTERN at The Intern Spills was so great, I had to share. I hope you find something in it for yourself, as well. Top Ten Reasons You Should...
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FOR THE LOVE — A Guest Post by Scott Livingston
I grew up in Eugene, Oregon. Home of the Slug Queen. And the Oregon Country Fair. Where clothing is always optional.One of my favorite past times was walking to and from the bookmobile every other...
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Jennifer Bosworth
What My Foray Into Screenwriting Taught me about Crafting a NovelA Guest Post by Jennifer Bosworth, Author of StruckJennifer Bosworth is the debut author of STRUCK, a story of post-apocalyptic...
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Guest Post — Kristen Lamb on Structure— Part 1
I enjoyed Kristen Lamb's 8-part post on novel structure so much that I asked her permission to share them here with you. Each week I will post the next part in the series for 8 weeks. I hope you get as...
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Guest Post — Kristen Lamb on Structure— Part 2
It's the second week for guest posts from Kristen Lamb's 8 part series on structure. This week Kristen tackles Plot problems. Be sure to follow Kristin on facebook,twitter, and her blog. She has many...
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MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR
I'm taking a quick break from the awesome guests posts on structure by Kristen Lamb to join The Hunger Games mania. I hope you're ready for this. I know I'll be hitting the cornucopia (otherwise known...
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Guest Post — Kristen Lamb on Structure— Part 3
It's week three for guest posts from Kristen Lamb’s 8 part series on structure. This week Kristen tackles The Opposition. A thing no novel would be complete without. They’re bad, they’re ugly, and they...
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Guest Post — Kristen Lamb on Structure— Part 4
Welcome to week 4, where a guest posts from Kristen Lamb’s 8 part series on structure will having you sweating over your “big idea.” This week Kristen tackles Testing Your Idea–Is it Strong Enough to...
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Guest Post — Kristen Lamb on Structure— Part 5
Week 5. I hope you're still hanging in with me for the guest posts from Kristen Lamb’s 8 part series on structure. This week it's all about Nailing the Pitch. Oh, dreaded thing. But a strong log-line...
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Guest Post — Kristen Lamb on Structure— Part 6
Week 6 of Kristen Lamb’s 8 part series on structure is all about the FUNdamentals of good story. I hope you've been enjoying Kristen's guest posts. Be sure to follow her on facebook,twitter, and her...
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Guest Post — Kristen Lamb on Structure— Part 7
Week 7 is here. And Kristen Lamb explores Genre Matters during her 8 part series on structure. What Genre do you write?Be sure to follow Kristin on facebook,twitter, and her blog. She has many...
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Guest Post — Kristen Lamb on Structure— Part 8
My 8 week guest posts from Kristen Lamb’s series on structure comes to end with a whopper. In this final week, Kristen tackles Balancing the Scenes that Make Up Your Novel. No small task. But sometimes...
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