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Stand-Out Stories

November 27, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Rather than writing the same old style or same plot or same character, try something new and fresh. Write stories that stand out from the common.

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Fish Out of Water, Character Out of Time

November 18, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

A character thrust into an unfamiliar world is a character off balance. Such characters should respond to the unusual in their lives. And their responses should draw them into deeper trouble.

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Prepare for the Critics, the Nasty Ones

November 12, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

A nasty review or reviewer could ruin your day and the joy you have in your writing. Don’t let a nasty reviewer have the upper hand.

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You Can Write Today

November 6, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

A word of encouragement and a handful (okay, a pageful) of writing prompts to get you writing today.

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Sampling, Borrowing, Homage, and Plagiarism (Writing Essentials)

November 1, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Plagiarism is an issue for writers and teachers and anyone with ties to the writing profession. A look at plagiarism—what it is and how to avoid it.

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