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Secondary Characters: Their Purpose for Being

March 15, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  27 Comments

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Are you using your story’s secondary characters to their full purpose? They can make your book stand out from the crowd of other books in your genre. Practically as many ways to use these characters exist as …

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4 Easy Steps to a Great Synopsis

February 22, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  21 Comments

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Creating a synopsis for your novel is one of the hardest pieces of writing there is. It is also one of the most important elements of your proposal. But if you follow these steps, you can master …

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A Writer’s Toolbox

June 2, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  39 Comments

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When we consider the basic tools a writer needs today, there really aren’t that many anymore. Technology has greatly altered the items in a writer’s toolbox, but the intangible tools necessary for the writing life will always …

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Best Use of Story Flashbacks

April 28, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  25 Comments

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I was talking to a new novelist recently about where to begin her story and the best way to introduce important backstory information about her main characters. It’s been a while since I’ve blogged about anything craft …

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Love Learning

March 31, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  35 Comments

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Our brain sensors are always taking in information. Experts say that every brain is wired differently. Imagine that. I don’t even know how to wire an electrical outlet. How well we process the information filtering through our …

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The Dreaded Synopsis

March 17, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  45 Comments

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I talked to two writers this week who were struggling to get the synopsis for their books right. I understand the challenge. Knowing what is necessary to include and what isn’t can feel more like an obscure …

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Secondary Characters

February 11, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  48 Comments

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Julian Fellowes continues to amaze me. Loyal viewers are as engaged in Downton Abbey’s final season episodes as they were during the first season. No doubt the historian that was hired to advise and ensure the authenticity …

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The Perfect Title

December 31, 2015 //  by Mary Keeley//  27 Comments

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The Books & Such offices are closed over the Christmas holidays, but we’re re-posting some popular blogs from the past. This one is from a year ago. Enjoy commenting among yourselves. A blessed 2016 to all of …

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Genre Glue

February 26, 2015 //  by Mary Keeley//  56 Comments

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This has been a puzzling week. Conversations with authors revealed that a few of them were brainstorming new book ideas in a different genre. Tremors in the industry or the feeling of being stuck may have precipitated …

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You Know You’re a Dysfunctional Writer When…

July 17, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  59 Comments

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This week I’m rushing to send out proposals to editors and cross off as many other things as I can on my self-propagating to-do list. So much to do before going on vacation tomorrow for a week. …

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