We had a LOT of fun with this last time we did it, so it’s time to try it again. FLASH FICTION CHALLENGE! Haiku Edition What is a haiku and why do we want to write one? To stretch some new writer muscles of course! And because it’ll be fun. Probably. Or at least funny. […]
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USA Today bestselling author Dan Alatorre has 50+ titles published in more than 120 countries and over a dozen languages.
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What Do YOU Think?
I’m interested in getting your thoughts about stuff I see and hear, quotes I read, stuff that passes as knowledge – and starting an authorey conversation. I love this for its simplicity. Have fun on your blog or Facebook or Twitter, or don’t do it – but your fans will eventually find you. So do […]
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3 Cures For “Can’t Finish-itis”
I made a new friend at a book signing the other day, and I heard something I have heard a LOT from people who want to write a book or are writing one they can’t seem to finish. I hear this all the time, so I thought I should address it. We’ll call it “Can’t […]
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Caution: Editing Kills
Okay maybe not kills, but doing your crutch word removal can definitely cause #8 on this list! http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2d1yeC/:qqftgY4S:fiZziQaa After a while I become convinced “smile” is not a real word.
Occasionally on the blog we will talk with one of our author friends, gaining valuable insights into their behind the scene world. Today we meet with Yecheilyah Ysrayl, an extraordinary writer and book blogger, among other things. Join me as we delve deep – or as deep as we can in 21 Questions; not […]
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What Do YOU Think?
Don’t forget to enter the writing contest! Click HERE for details I’m interested in getting your thoughts about stuff I see and hear, quotes I read, stuff that passes as knowledge – and starting an authorey conversation. I use this every day, to get me to write on days I didn’t want to or […]
Who else does this? Nobody, that’s who. You can read the first two chapters of my hilarious romantic comedy Poggibonsi, An Italian Misadventure by clicking HERE, and then two more chapters on this page, for a total FOUR chapters. And you can get your copy of Poggibonsi NOW by clicking HERE. eBook or paperback are […]
I’m just gonna say it: You give too much away in your stories. And with emotions, you do it most often. Why do you do that? Today we’re gonna see the old writing adage/admonishment “Show, Don’t Tell.” You hear it said a lot, but who gives examples on how to do it? Me, that’s […]
My job as your mentor and/or guide… …and/or critique partner and/or editor and/or sounding board… is to figure out the things you’ve done that make your story less perfect, point them out, and try to help you figure out ways to correct them. It’s also my job when I review my own writing. I consider […]
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