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Writers' tricks of the trade: Why you need to pump up your personality
#Writers' Tricks of the Trade
March 1, 2012
Las Vegas is the home to many writers. Books, screenplays, commentary - we have it all. In a small town an author or writer is unique. In Las Vegas...
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Today READ local author event at Paseo Verde Library features Morgan St. James
#Morgan St. James
February 27, 2012
Today meet local author/speaker/columnist Morgan St. James, co-author of the funny Silver Sisters Mysteries and many other books, from 2:30 to 4:30...
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Writers' tricks of the trade: Putting thoughts in your character's heads
Character Development
February 24, 2012
Action and lively descriptions always create a three dimensional character--one who moves through realistic scenes rather than standing there and...
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Writers tricks of the trade: Breaking out of writer's block
breaking writer's block
February 23, 2012
If this was a perfect world, writers would have something in mind every time they sit down at the computer. To stare at the screen while waiting...
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Writers' tricks of the trade: For the author, it's location, location, location
#Writers tricks of the trade
February 17, 2012
When writing fiction, locations are important whether the book or story is light and funny or technically detailed. It is one of the areas dotted...
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Writers Tricks of the Trade: It’s time to go from thinking to writing
Writers' Tricks of the Trade
February 9, 2012
The idea for a wonderful novel has been in your head for years. You’ve attended writers’ group meetings, conferences and workshops. You...
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Writers' Tricks of the Trade - Don't be afraid to reinvent yourself
Writers' Tricks of the Trade
February 3, 2012
As a writer or author, perfecting the ability to reinvent yourself is priceless. I’m an old veteran of the technique, having done that so...
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Spotlight: Book signings in the new world of publishing
Book signings
January 4, 2012
Many authors will agree that they have experienced this disappointment. It's like giving a party only to have nobody come. With promotional...
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Spotlight: Las Vegas Writers Groups in 2012
las vegas writers groups
January 3, 2012
Whether you aspire to being a published writer or have already reached that goal, and you don’t belong to a writers group, 2012 is the year...
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