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    Doing Research for Your Book

    ByDebra 6 September, 202129 March, 2024

    Doing research for your book isn’t restricted to those who write nonfiction. It’s just as essential for fiction, even more so if you are writing historical fiction or have set the story in a region of the world you are unfamiliar with. Later this month, I’ll be making a trek to Montana for just this…

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    The Eternal Perspective on Building a Platform

    ByDebra 16 August, 20219 August, 2021

    Updated August 16, 2021. You mean I have to build a platform at the same time as I write my book? you ask. Yes. And as I look at what September, October, and November hold for me—teaching at 3 writers conferences, a trip for book research, finishing book 2 of my Her Inheritance series, maintaining…

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    Quoting the Bible – Doing It Correctly

    ByDebra 19 July, 20217 December, 2025

    Quoting the Bible is a frequent occurrence for Christian writers. But do you know your limits on what you can quote, understand how to format your verse(s), and the know the copyright credit you must give? As I edit writers’ manuscripts, I find errors in all these areas, so let’s dive in and look at…

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    Has Your Story Time Line Jumped the Tracks?

    ByDebra 5 July, 20215 July, 2021

    Updated July 5, 2021 Have you ever been reading a story and suddenly found yourself saying, “Wait a minute, in that last chapter spring was just beginning and now suddenly it’s wintertime?” I know I have. And it’s like a train crashing through the middle of the story. Sometimes it’s not that stark, but I…

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  • Author Interviews

    Creating Your Story World

    ByDebra 21 June, 202114 June, 2021

    (Updated June 2021). Jane M. Tucker is the author of the Lottie Braun series, which released as a kindle box set earlier this month. Janes series came about much like my own–unintentionally. The series includes Lottie’s Gift, Lottie’s Hope, and Lottie’s Freedom. Jane is a lifelong reader and writer who has a deep love for…

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    The Pandemic’s Menagerie: A Writer’s Adaptation in Chaos

    ByDebra 17 May, 20219 July, 2021

    Today’s post is by author Geary Smith. Geary has been writing for children and young adults for over 35 years. His work has been published in such venues as Highlights for Children, Child Life, McGraw-Hill, ProQuest, Kids Imagination Train, and many other publications. He is the current mayor of Mexia, Texas, and President of Region…

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  • Writing Skills

    Creating a Series Bible for Your Fiction Series

    ByDebra 19 April, 202126 April, 2024

    Today’s post is by RJ Thesman. Thesman is the author of 18 books (so far) and 800+ articles and stories. She is a certified life coach with a focus on writing, an editor, and a workshop presenter. Currently, she is finishing another novel, pulling weeds in the garden, and petting the cat during breaks. Connect…

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    The Ins and Outs of Book Layout

    ByDebra 15 March, 202113 March, 2021

    Have you finished writing your book but are now wondering how to do the book layout? With self- and indie-publishing many more people are entering the world of book publishing. And many writers may find writing their book the easiest part of getting their book to the virtual bookshelf. Today, I’d like to take a…

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