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Writing and Publishing Short Stories (with Matty Dalrymple)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She is the host of THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST and the author of THE INDY AUTHOR’S GUIDE TO PODCASTING FOR AUTHORS. She is also the co-author, along with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, of TAKING THE SHORT TACK: […]

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Learning to Love Book Research (with Savannah Kade)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000

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Creating Mouldable Character Templates for Your Story

Guest Blogger — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This is a guest post by Nicholas Rubright from writer.com. Stock photo from Shutterstock. Crafting a captivating story requires crafting a whole new world. If the characters in your story feel a little flat, it might be time to direct some of your attention away from your story’s central plot and into its personalities. After […]

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Creating Conflict in Fiction (with Janice Hardy)

Kristina Adams — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:33:22 +0000

Janice Hardy is the award-winning author and founder of the popular writing site Fiction University, where she helps writers improve their craft and navigate the crazy world of publishing. She teaches writing workshops across the country, and her blog has been recognised as a Top Writing Blog by Writer’s Digest. She also spins tales of […]

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Writing Contemporary Romance (with Terra Kelly)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Terra Kelly is an author who’s been publishing for almost seven years. She writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She’s also an author coach and helps aspiring writers to move past their barriers so that they can finally share their story. She does that through a course, membership, one-on-one training, and more. In this episode, […]

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Why Worldbuilding Matters for More Than Just Fantasy and Sci-fi (with Alexa Whitewolf)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Alexa Whitewolf provides editing services through Luna Imprints Author Services (which is often shortened to LIAS) to new and established authors. Her mission is to help indies achieve their dreams of self-publishing their books by helping them fine-tune their novels to publishing quality. Alexa is also a dog-loving, caffeine-addicted, all-around traveling enthusiast. Author of fantasy, paranormal and young […]

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How to Avoid Second Book Syndrome

Kristina Adams — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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Self-Editing Fiction (with Kristina Stanley from Fictionary)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

To get your Fictionary discount, use the code KADAMS at checkout. Combining her degree in computer mathematics with her success as a bestselling, award-winning author and fiction editor, Kristina Stanley is the creator and CEO of Fictionary – creative editing software for fiction writers and editors. She is a Fictionary Certified Story Coach. Her novels […]

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The Novel Factory Review

Kristina Adams — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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Writing Side Characters (with Sacha Black)

Ellie Betts — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Sacha Black is a bestselling author, host of The Rebel Author Podcast and Next Level Authors, and a professional speaker. She writes amazing educational nonfiction books for writers, and fantasy for Young Adult and adult audiences. She lives in Cambridgeshire with her wife and son. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why side characters drive your […]

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What Makes a Good Plot?

Kristina Adams — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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5 Signs Your Characters Need More Depth

Kristina Adams — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Characters need depth. Three-dimensional characters are what keep readers reading. They’re what makes your writing process more fun. And they make your writing process easier. Every indie author career is built on the strength of its characters. Why do I say that? Think of the last novel you read. What do you remember about it? […]

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