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4 Simple Writing Rules That Will Give You an Edge
By Author Darrell Rios The basic rules of writing will tell you to focus on expressing yourself rather than impressing your audience. They will also emphasize that following all the syntax rules of writing is imperative to proving your professionalism and showcasing your skill. They are right. However, writing rules don’t have to be complex.…
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Writing Historical Horror: Being a Servant to Two Masters
By Author Kelly Evans What, exactly, is historical horror? You’ve probably seen it in movie form already where the term used is ‘costume horror’ or ‘period horror’ (Crimson Peak, The Witch, Black Death, Ravenous, etc.). The generally accepted definition for historical fiction is any history or any events that occurred fifty or more years prior…
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A Realistic Guide to Indie Publishing
By Author Julee Balko So, you wrote a novel. First, congrats. Seriously, take a moment and breathe in that accomplishment because the path forward is about to get bumpy. Wait, did you think the path to get to the words “The End” was hard? Ok, so I’m assuming you have a completed novel in one hand…