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Book Talk, Special Guest, Tips and Tricks

The Love Interest Trap – Nancy O’Toole Merservier

July 30, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Special guest Nancy O'Toole Merservier, author of the Red and Black superhero series, explains the one annoying trope nearly every superhero story falls prey to.

Ramblings, Tips and Tricks

I Wrote the Wrong Protagonist???

July 13, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What happens when a beta reader thinks a side character should be the protagonist? How much advice from readers should you implement in revisions?

Book Talk, Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Muse

July 9, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Your writer's muse is giving you wonderful ideas, but she's pretty flaky. Here are five ways to make sure she doesn't leave you high and dry.

Ramblings, Tips and Tricks

Everyone Dies, The End

June 29, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Writer's block has struck again, and my go-to fix for saving a blocked story is failing! My poor characters just might suffer for it.

Tips and Tricks, Writing Tips

Show and Tell

June 26, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Writers are taught to show, not tell. But haven't you ever noticed that telling is also an important part of writing?

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