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2013-04-04 13:25:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

We interrupt this regularly scheduled Writer's Block. . .
For a humor break!  

(Wow!  Still not smiling? Might I recommend the following humorous article to help you avoid Defcon 5? See "10 Fun Ways to Put the Magic Back in Writing" at http://writingnovelsthatsell.com/10-fun-ways-to-put-the-magic-back-in-writing/2012/05/

2013-04-03 21:41:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Write the Way a Stripper Dances!

Looking for inspiration to write Chapter One of your fiction book? Here are some outrageous (but thoroughly valid) tips on how to start a novel from a #1 bestselling author.

2013-04-03 16:20:09 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Insult a Bully! (Or Better yet, Name a Character)

Check out these great writing resources -- including the Shakespearean Insults Generator. (Hilarious!  Guaranteed to discombobulate the weak-minded, so you can run for your life ... http://bit.ly/Z8hqGW

2013-04-03 14:37:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Write the Way a Stripper Dances!

Need some inspiration to start Chapter One of your new fiction book?  Here are some outrageous (but thoroughly valid) writing tips to help you start your novel:  http://bit.ly/14NyDgK

2013-03-31 19:37:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Get Inspired!  Live the Life You've Always Wanted!

Learn how to tap the Universal Law of Attraction -- or just follow my adventures as I experiment with Creative Visualization and other tools of @null

LOA

2013-03-31 16:11:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Beat Writers Block!

Struggling to write entertaining heroes, villains and sidekicks? Here's the relief you've been looking for!  Try these worksheet for characters - learn how to write a man who sounds like a man, and a woman who sounds like a woman: http://bit.ly/HI8vIJ

2013-03-17 15:02:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Druid Magic and Celtic Lore on St. Patrick's Day!  If you love magic, Merlin the Magician, King Arthur or Celtic mythology, check out this bestselling book by Douglas Monroe! (Learn more at http://wizardmagicfantasy.com/21-lessons-of-merlin-a-study-in-druid-magic/2013/01/ )

2013-03-17 15:00:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Druid Magic and Celtic Lore on St. Patrick's Day!  If you love magic, Merlin the Magician, King Arthur or Celtic mythology, check out this bestselling book by Douglas Monroe! (Learn more at http://bit.ly/131vwSC )

2013-03-13 18:08:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Story Critiques and Writers Groups: Can't We All be Adults?

http://writingnovelsthatsell.com/story-critiques-and-writers-groups-can-we-be-adult-about-this/2013/03/

2012-05-17 14:26:10 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

How To Write a Romance Novel That Sells -- Want to be a bestseller? Romance novels consistently top the charts of the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly. Learn the secrets for breaking into this $1.36 billion industry. How to Write a Romance Novel that Sells - 8 week course, 5/21 to 7/12. Save $50 and register early! http://bit.ly/Iub9mm

2012-05-10 18:52:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

How to Write a Romance Novel that Sells - Online Course -- Starts 5/21 Save $50 when you register early! http://bit.ly/Iub9mm

2012-05-08 15:41:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

WORKSHOP: How to Write Lovable Romance Novel Heroes - May 19 - Register now to save! http://bit.ly/IW5xfk

2012-05-07 21:55:09 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

How to Write a Romance Novel that Sells: 8-week Online Course - Register early for discount http://bit.ly/Iub9mm

2012-04-09 17:24:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL: TIP #5 CHARACTERS MUST GROW

Readers of genre fiction want their heroes and heroines to be inspiring. They want characters that are role models or larger than life. However, many aspiring fiction writers think that they need to create characters that are “true to life.” The trouble with this belief is that characters have to be logical and consistent in their actions. . . (To read more from this post, visit the blog at http://WritingNovelsThatSell.com at http://bit.ly/HDFd9c )

2012-04-05 12:48:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Young Adult Fantasy: 10 Tips for Writing What's HOT


Please welcome Young Adult Fantasy Fiction author, Lizzy Ford, who has graciously written this guest post for http://WritingNovelsThatSell.com. In this column, Lizzy is sharing her Top 10 Tips for Writing What's Hot in Young Adult Fantasy Fiction. Lizzy released ten books in 2011 and intends to release another ten in 2012, including two more YA series. Whew! Let's learn what this Writing Whirlwind has to say about writing and promoting YA Fantasy . . .

Young Adult Fantasy: 10 Tips for Writing What's HOT!

By Lizzy Ford

Young Adult fantasy fiction is hot right now – no one will disagree with this statement! As the author of the unexpectedly popular Rhyn Trilogy, I’ve been asked a few times: what’s the secret to tapping into this insane market? There are a few secrets, some of whichdeal ... more »

2012-04-04 14:43:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Want to Become a Romance Author? Learn the secrets to getting your novels published with this popular e-book series http://bit.ly/I0XYX at http://WritingNovelsThatSell.com

2012-04-03 14:07:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

NEW WRITING / BOOKS COMMUNITY - Promotes authors, posts books

iWriteReadRate.com is an open community for writers and readers of fiction. Harnessing the power of ebooks, the objective is to support writers - making what becomes a successful story or novel: http://bit.ly/H9RQxQ

2012-04-01 02:34:32 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Does this mean guys belong in the kitchen...?

2012-03-30 21:52:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Horses. Enjoy fantastic images:

2012-03-30 15:26:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Crime fiction writing tips: How mystery writers pen a chilling read. Part I: Find it on the blog of http://WritingNovelsThatSell.com at http://bit.ly/HwVTlM

2012-03-28 16:12:45 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

WEEKLY CREATIVE CONTEST: Photos or Writing

(Thanks to Carrie Simeonidis for emailing this great announcement to me.)

Pen.io has launched a weekly Creative Contest. Entries may be photo essays or writing. Pen.io is free and allows you to create beautiful custom pages that can be published on-line in seconds. We are proud to be a global community. This week's topic is What's On Your Desk. You can find details at http://whatsonyourdesk.pen.io/. Good luck!

2012-03-28 14:05:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Tip #3 in the How to Write a Novel: Best Practices series: Crafting Scene One

If you consider that Chapter One is the blueprint from which your entire novel will evolve, you're on the right track to writing a compelling read. Learn 6 tips for crafting scene one in the weekly series, "How to Write a Novel: Best Practices" on the blog at http://WritingNovelsThatSell.com

2012-03-23 11:49:33 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

I am so guilty of this~!

2012-03-23 10:50:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Hunger Games is the "gateway" to YA, according to Debbie Whittemore in her post, below. What do you think?

2012-03-22 20:25:06 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

You are dancing down the path, with open arms at last, Spring.

Thanks to the fine G+Curators
+Sinead Sam McKeown for #mymobilemonday

+Manfred Berndtgen +Charles Lupica +Margaret Tompkins +Bill Wood for #sacredsunday

+Charlotte Therese Björnström +Simon Kitcher for #zensunday

2012-03-21 15:45:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Help for writers: How to Write a Novel: Tip #2 Market Research http://bit.ly/GEqFWf Be sure to follow us on G+ so you don't miss any of the tips in our 12 week series, "How to Write a Novel: Best Practices: http://tinyurl.com/88umvkj

2012-03-21 14:31:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Writing a novel? Check out this 12-week series of tips and best practices! Today's topic: Market Research http://bit.ly/GEqFWf. To get the latest posts in the "How to Write a Novel series," follow us on Google+ at http://tinyurl.com/87xqskh

2012-03-20 00:18:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Nice list. I would add XeeMe to it.

2012-03-18 18:28:22 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)

2012-03-17 22:53:56 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Come join my circle on my new Google+ page!

2012-03-17 22:48:24 (4 comments, 4 reshares, 7 +1s)

No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.
Helen Keller
Looking through my shots from the other night, I found this one to be worthy of going through the motions of processing it for posting.
I will be visiting this area of Ontario quite a bit from now on. I will strive to find interesting vantage points to continue to capture the billions of stars.
I am spoiled with my view of the stars, I truly can’t imagine what my days would be like if I couldn’t look up to see the beauty.

2012-03-17 22:47:33 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 5 +1s)

Want to trap your friends inside your phone? Here’s how. http://tnw.to/1Dgsg

2012-03-15 21:56:04 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

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