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I’ve been writing for several years now, and I constantly hear people make the same statement over and over again; “I have a story to tell, but I don’t know where to start.†My advice is usually not to make it a bigger deal than it has to be. If you have a story, just [...]
Hello RAW family, In the past months I’ve been researching where to send shorter pieces of fiction. I’ve decided it’s time to find out more about markets that would pay for our work. I began with purchasing the newest edition of Novels and Short Stories Writers Market. It wasn’t until I reflected on my own [...]
To Curse or Not to Curse? That is the Question “Get your %&* off the couch and do the dishes!†“Get your butt off the couch and do the dishes!†Which sentence is better? In truth, that’s like comparing apples to oranges. It really depends on the opinion of the writer. Writing is difficult, with [...]
Hello RAW family, Hopefully you know me well enough by now to know I’m pulling your leg. If not I hope you know the publishing business well enough to know there are NO secrets, just timing, luck good writing and perseverance. That said I will give you some tips that I have received from interviewing [...]
Story Structure: Getting Started Plotting Your Novel Series – Part 1 by Tyora Moody A few years ago, I was talking with a woman from my church. I made the mistake of confessing to her I wanted to write a book. She proceeded to ask me a question that put a damper on my spirit. [...]
