Daily Archives: February 15, 2017

Writing Tip: Use the Senses

Originally posted on Libby Sommer, Author:
? Sounds, sights, and smells are all part of  creating an atmosphere. ‘The creation of the physical world is as crucial to your story as action and dialogue. If your readers can be made to…

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Studying the Masters of Detective Fiction II – John D. MacDonald

Originally posted on Author Don Massenzio:
This post is the second in a series that I’ve been writing about the individuals that I view as the masters in my genre of choice, crime/detective fiction. I am a firm believer that…

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Markets For Writers

Originally posted on estherchiltonblog:
Here’s an excellent flash fiction competition for you. Fish Publishing’s Annual Flash Fiction Competition is open for another two weeks. They’re looking for stories of up to 300 words.  Prizes: 1st: €1,000 2nd: online writing course…

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