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Writing What You Love

Discerning Passionate Writing Pursuits What topics do you love to write about? Maybe you're a journalist, who is writing to pay the...

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A Killer Sense Of Humor

Developing the comedic writing muscle Sierra Kay is known for writing fiction with a thrilling psychological edge. The suspenseful pace,...

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Process Makes Perfect

Creating a personalized process to maximize your writing time. It has often been said that a writer must write everyday in order to...

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Show and Don't Tell

Using sensory details to paint a picture in your reader's mind. Show don't tell. If you’re a writer then you've probably heard this sage...

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Know Your Audience

Writing for the people who will read your work Knowing your audience is a common catchphrase in the book industry these days. It’s a...

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Once Upon A Time

How Opening Scenes Draw Us In Once upon a time might be the most recognized opening line to start a book. And while Sierra Kay loves a...

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Every Woman Has A Story To Tell

Celebrating Women's History Month March marks Women’s History Month in the United States, corresponding with International Women’s Day on...

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Modern Fiction & The Fairy Tale

A love affair. Fairy tales, folklore and legends have been around since the dawn of time. Developed as a way of telling the stories of...