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| People don't always say what they mean or mean what they say. That's true in real life and in fiction. Dialogue is not only about what is being said, but also about what is left unsaid. That is the playing field of narration: it shows us how people interact nonverbally. So, how do you strike a perfect balance between the two? There is no ready-made formula for the right mix of narration and dialogue. Instead, let's explore the functions of dialogue and narration in a scene, so that you can find the mix that's right for your novel. Read More... |
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| Here are six lessons Hemingway and the other all-time greats can teach us about the modern concept of personal branding. Read More... |
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| Couldn't make it to the 2017 Writer's Digest Annual Conference in New York City this past weekend? Don't worry, we've got you covered, with some of the best tips on queries, pitching, and general agent advice below. Read More... |
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| Award-winning author Barry Lancet shares five secrets he's learned in his writing career about developing a character who can carry a series of novels. Read More... |
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Find your way to self-publishing success in just 5 easy steps
5 Steps To Self-Publishing—your step-by-step guide that navigates the entire self-publishing process. Yours free. Only from BookBaby. Download your free guide.
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| Several weeks ago, I posted about "Why I Write Poetry" and encouraged others to share their thoughts, stories, and experiences for future guest posts. I've already received so many, and I hope they keep coming in (details on how to contribute below). Thank you! Today's "Why I Write Poetry" post comes from Courtney O'Banion. Read More... |
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| STARTS AUGUST 24! In this invaluable event, you'll get to work with an agent online to review and refine the first ten pages of your novel. You'll learn what keeps an agent reading, what are the most common mistakes that make them stop, and the steps you need to take to correct them. The best part is that you'll be working directly with an agent, who will provide feedback specific to your work. Here's how it works. Read More... |
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Last Day of Summer Break: You're a teenager and it's the last day of summer break. This is especially painful for you because, over the course of those summer months, you fell in love for the first time and that person is moving away (and breaking up with you). Write the scene where you say goodbye.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments here .... |
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