Head Hopping
One of the most difficult concepts for aspiring authors occurs when you bounce around from one character’s perspective to another, reve...
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Jun
Blogs
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Jun
Foreshadowing. What is it and when should I use it
Foreshadowing. What an evil word, or is it?
Foreshadowing is a writing tool in which the author hints at what is to come next for th...
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Jun
Finding your Writing Space
Writers write. It’s what we do. Easier said than done, right? There’s often too many distractions. Social media, family, television, li...
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Jun
Don’t Muddle Your Story
After you’ve written your first (or second or third) draft, it’s time to go through your manuscript and cut out any unneeded words clut...
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Jun
Don’t Bore Your Reader
A writer I’ve known for years asked me about an interesting topic. Why do readers abandon a book they’ve started? This is a great quest...
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Jun
Do You Suffer from Writers Block
Do you suffer from writer’s block?
Have you hit the wall? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us do from time to time. The words won’t ...
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Jun
Creating a setting By Joe Moore
You’ve got an idea for a story, maybe even a book-length project. You’ve developed a clever plot and a strong set of characters. Now co...
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Jun
April Newsletter
I hope everyone is safe and doing well. I’ve gotten a few thousand emails from my readers asking why I haven’t finished the next Rebecc...
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Jun
Beta Readers
Beta Readers are a great resource to tap into when you're done writing a draft of your story. Over the years, as I have collected lots ...
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Jun
CPO Web page
Anyone who has undergone the transition from Sailor to Chief Petty Officer will tell you it is a lot tougher and more challenging than ...