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Advantages of joining a writing group
Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Joining a writing group may be the most important decision of your writing career.
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How to work with a critique group
Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
There are pros and cons to each type of group.
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Writing in and about Florida
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Florida is an ideal and relatively unexplored setting for all types of writing. Other than Hawaii, it is the only tropical state. It is one of the youngest or most recently developed states. One hundred years ago, there were fewer than 2 million people living in Florida. Florida is a land of contrasts and conflict [...]
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New Year’s Resolutions for Writers
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
I resolve to write a Mission Statement answering these questions: What is the most important thing I want to accomplish this year? What virtue do I want to develop this year? What do I want to write this year? What will I sell this year? What concrete steps will I take to get my name [...]
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The Alphabet for Writers
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Do you want to write only for yourself and your family?
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On being a writer
Posted on 11. Apr, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
First, you must write for yourself.
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How to Stay Motivated
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Success as a writer depends on more than writing talent
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What is a Scene?
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
A scene must advance the plot and move the story forward.
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Template: Creating a Scene
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Develop or edit and refine a scene
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Template: Values Chart
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Joyce Good Henderson.
Considering the values of your major characters allows you to develop them more fully as individuals and “real” people.