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Tag: writers

Looking for tips on writing craft?

December 26, 2023 cheryl

I’m always looking for tips on writing craft! And as some of us might be using the holidays as a…

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Posted in: News, Writing tips Filed under: authors, editing, indie authors, short stories, writers, writing, writing craft

Novel writing tips from a master

September 7, 2023 cheryl

I’m a strong believer in learning writing craft. It amazed me when I first took up writing how much there…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: authors, copy editing, editing, novel writing, novelists, writer, writers, writingcommunity

How your novel’s setting enhances readers’ experience

August 11, 2023 cheryl

When I sent Keepers into the world in 2021, I crossed my fingers and hoped people would love it. I…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: atmosphere in novels, authors, editing, location in novels, novel writing, writers, writing, writing. scenes

Beta readers – what are they and why do you need them?

September 3, 2021 cheryl
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Updated October 2022 I’d never heard of beta readers when I (poorly) published my first books, a fantasy trilogy. If…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, self publishing, Writing tips Filed under: authors, beta readers, books, editing, novel draft, writers, writing

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