Category Archives: Writing Tips

How-to: Use a Comma

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

Do you remember the rules about comma usage? Continue reading →

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6 Reasons Fiction Writers Should Write Non-Fiction

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

Selling nonfiction makes you a writer. Continue reading →

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18 Tips for Writing a Successful Synopsis

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

Tell the whole story, leave no questions or secrets. Continue reading →

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Tips for Editing and Revising

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

Most people have little tolerance for writing that is vague or unclear. Continue reading →

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Using Journal-Writing to Get Started

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

Free writing is work you do for yourself, by yourself, for your eyes only. Continue reading →

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How to Come up with an Idea

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

Consider these ways to research your next fiction or non-fiction project. Continue reading →

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Why is Setting Important?

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

Setting is the alternative world an author creates. Continue reading →

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What is setting in fiction writing?

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

All writers create an alternative world. Continue reading →

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Must-Have’s for Romance Writing

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

Romance is the hero’s destiny, the heroine’s love is his reward Continue reading →

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How do you research settings?

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Joyce Henderson

Setting is a powerful tool that can serve as a friend, an enemy or a teacher. Continue reading →

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