Holiday Hell: Finding time to write
The holiday season is a time of year when many struggle to find the time and focus to write.
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Writing
Bestselling UK author Mo Fanning offers tips on how to get published and attract the attention of agents, as well as hints on how to sharpen up your writing. As well as a series of well-received romantic comedies, Mo is a creative writing coach.
Why do people like romance novels at Christmas?
Romance novels are a popular genre of literature, and many people enjoy reading them around the holiday season.
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When iconic means nothing …
“Iconic” means anything but that with bestselling books.
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What’s the magic formula behind a bestseller?
While there are no hard and fast rules for writing a bestseller, there are common factors that many successful books share.
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How ‘legendary author’ became anything but
To be considered a legendary author, an individual must have a body of work that is consistently high in quality and that stands the test of time.
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The critics loved it, but …
It’s not uncommon for a book to receive critical acclaim but fail to find a wide audience.
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Talking to robots about publishing
I asked a robot to explain publishing … in simple terms. And these are the many responses I got back.
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Characters: How do you create believable ones?
Even when a character is pretending to be someone they aren’t, it’s still important to stay consistent to their personality and values.
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What the hell is ‘show not tell’?
One of the most quoted rules for writers is ‘show not tell’ – and I’ve yet to meet anyone who can say they stick to it without exception
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Romantic comedy: Tips from one novelist to another
What’s hard and what’s easy about writing romantic comedy?
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