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Jump-Start Your Story: Beginning in the Middle

December 31, 2014

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In the classical sense of the term, “in media res” refers to the technique of beginning a story at an advanced point in the plot. As you write, you fill in the details, eventually reaching the point at which you began the story. Beginning a story “in media res” is a great way to instantly […]

Beware the Cliché!

December 22, 2014

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Clichés permeate our everyday conversations, so it is natural for a few to pop up here and there in your writing. But be careful! Clichés are a danger to good writing. The problem many readers have with clichés is not that they are unoriginal expressions, but that they lack power and weaken your writing. Clichés […]

Just Take It: Learning to Live with Criticism

November 29, 2014

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It’s in all of us to be protective of our creative works. After all, we put so much care and effort into forming the right sentences and tone. Naturally, our first reaction to criticism is often defensiveness. If you’ve worked painstakingly to find the perfect words, you’re sensitive to what others perceive as weakness in […]

Consider Crowdfunding to Raise Funds for Your Book

November 24, 2014

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You have an idea for a story or you have already successfully completed a book. The problem is, you do not have the proper funds to publish it. If this is you, then crowdfunding may be the solution. Crowdfunding is exactly what its name entails: receiving funds from a willing crowd who supports your idea. […]

The 5 Steps Technology Went through to Get to Our Modern Voice Recognition Software

November 23, 2014

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Technology is generally something we humans take for granted. But sometimes we wonder, “How did we get this?” Perhaps you have asked this question about voice recognition software. We managed to move sound waves vast distances with the telephone, but what if we could get technology to understand and transcribe the sounds for us? This […]

Writing in the Background: A Glimpse into Ghostwriting

November 22, 2014

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In my explorations of ghostwriting, I’ve understood the term to mean several things. Ghostwriting can be synonymous with translating or editing, but it can also mean researching or organizing a written piece. Perhaps the word “translating” is the best way to characterize ghostwriting, whether it’s translating scattered ideas into a cohesive work or capturing and […]

The Secret Strategies of Stephanie Meyer and Brandon Sanderson for Their Success in the Writing Industry

October 28, 2014

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What do Stephanie Meyer, Brandon Sanderson, and other famous writers have in common? Yes, they have actually finished a manuscript, but there is something else they all have. A writing coach. What is a writing coach? No one starts out perfectly with their chosen skill. We develop skills over time. We practice, practice, and practice […]

The “Four P’s” of Writing

October 15, 2014

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Don’t worry, this is not just faux inspirational babble of the “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” variety. This is a practical guide to beginning, continuing, and hopefully finishing your writing project. I loosely compiled the “Four P’s” of writing after reflecting on my own writing experiences. Whenever faced with a new project, I usually […]

3 Simple Reasons Why Writers Use Editors

October 14, 2014

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Editors offer a professional service Why hire a teacher to give children knowledge? Why hire a plumber to fix a shower? These people are professionals. They are trained and paid to know what they are doing. Editors are the professionals of the writing world. Professional assistance is a good thing. Editors help make written work […]

Audrey: The First Speech Recognition System

October 13, 2014

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From mobile phones to personal computers and beyond, much of today’s technology utilizes speech recognition software—but where did speech recognition software get its start, and who pioneered the way for the advancements made today? In the Beginning, There was Audrey Before Dragon or Siri, there was Audrey, the “automatic digit recognizer.” The name suggested an […]

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