Tag: writing
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Want to Experience Bad Writing? Watch Madame Secretary, Season 5, episodes 17-19
I don’t watch a lot of television, but when I do, I want to enjoy myself – not be preached at. Earlier this year, I started watching Madame Secretary. Honestly, the first season had some issues, especially early on, but I thought the writing got stronger and more creative as the show progressed into the…
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Publishing 7, Writing 8, Planning 9
I guess I’m hopelessly a writer. It doesn’t depend on how many are reading my works. They continue. I couldn’t stop them if I tried, and it’s all rather exciting. I’m on the brink of publishing my 7th novel, THE AFRICAN CONNECTION, which is part two of my new trilogy entitled THE FORGOTTEN CHILD TRILOGY. …
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What is Writing Success?
When does a writer know when he or she is successful? Being “a writer” has certain connotations and sometimes embedded tangible requirements. Does he make a living from writing? Is her work critically acclaimed? Is he well-known? Does she garner respect from other writers? Do other people ask him to write? Is her author rank…
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Novel Writing: Time to Do the Heavy Lifting
I’m writing my first trilogy, and I must admit, the first 2/3s has come rather easily. Book one cruised by and set-up book two perfectly. Book two introduced some new characters and the adventure went farther, deeper, and more enjoyable than I could have anticipated. Even the ending flowed, setting up book three. But now,…
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Writers: You Can Only Control the Process, Not the Results
Every writer wants to sell more books. Every writer wants to find more readers. But if you are writing for the purpose of results, you’ll be frequently disappointed in this cut-throat, highly-competitive business. The faster you realize that, as a writer, the only thing you control is the process, the faster you’ll be at peace…
Author Mark W Sasse 