Category: For Writers
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Three Hard Lessons Learned While Editing
Editing The Remakables has begun and what a wild ride it’s been. I’ve learned three hard lessons and gleaned some fascinating trivia. Check it out!
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Long Live ‘Said’
Let’s debunk the ‘Said is Dead’ myth, and instead promote fabulous written dialogue. Said is alive and well. Long live Said!
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Secret Spy Business, Victorian Style
The Remarkables, my current Work-in-Progress, won the Historical Novel Society Australasia’s Elizabeth Jane Corbett Mentorship Prize, and I couldn’t be prouder!
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Blooming Still
Here are my end of year reflections on the writing life. Wishing you a blooming wonderful new year. May your writerly (and other) dreams come to fruition.
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4 Tips for Naming Your Characters
Creating memorable characters is tough work, and naming them well is an important step. Here are some tips, hacks, and resources to help.
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Writing Kidlit Magical Realism
I’m shifting gears, tackling two writing projects at once. The new one is magical realism for middle grade readers. Intrigued?
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Creating A Kidlit Series Outline
Ever had to create a series outline for kidlit books? Read on for some tips and a template.
Ali Stegert 