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Writing Rule #1: It's First Because It's Important

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May 8, 10:32 PM

by Guy Incognito, Writing Examiner

1.    In order to be a good writer, you have to write.

    This might seem like an incredibly obvious statement, but it also happens to be very true. The more you write, the better you're going to become, and the more aware you'll be of your own voice and style. I wrote for years before I realized that I was trying to copy the styles of people I admired. That knowledge allowed me to relax, to pick up the things I liked about other styles and add my own touches to create a personal style. But that wouldn't have been possible without lot and LOTS of writing.

   It's also helpful to be able to look back on things you wrote years ago as a way to monitor how far you've come. I've always felt like my writing has been pretty static, but looking back on things I wrote ten years ago, I realize just how much I've grown.
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Gifts for Writers: Part 1

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November 11, 2:13 PM

As the holidays approach, a lot of people start thinking about shopping and those closest to them. With that in mind, here are my top 10 things any writer needs, whether they realize it or not.(Disclaimer: This list is completely based on my experience... Read More
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Legend of the Seeker and adapting novels for television

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November 6, 12:58 PM

Novels and television shows don't immediately seem to go hand in hand. Novels are often turned into movies, because they both have a three-act structure and it isn't that difficult to pull off.But with Disney's new show, Legend of the Seeker, we're seeing... Read More
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Getting your book banned

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October 29, 1:10 PM

The first week in October was Banned Book Week. It's a week sponsored by the American Literary Association designed to combat censorship and celebrate the freedom to read.They also present a list of the most frequently challeneged books and authors.So... Read More
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Best Writers of the Romantic Movement

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September 29, 1:50 PM

Started in the early 19th century as a response to Sentamentalism, the Romantic movement ushered in a period of writing that rebelled against Alexander Pope's idea of "nature methodized", an oft-cited quote from his Essay on Criticism. The... Read More
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Getting what you're worth

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September 22, 9:49 AM

With the advent of the internet, a lot of content sites popped up soliciting writers. Before the mid-90's, writers made their voices heard through a still-existing, incredibly slow and arcane system.it was difficult to get your foot in the door,... Read More

It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times: throwing out your first chapter

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September 10, 4:56 PM

I've been asked many times in my career if I ever threw out my first chapter after beginning a novel in earnest. I've even been informed that this is what one is "supposed to do". The first time I was asked this, I thought the man posing... Read More
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J.K. Rowling wins copyright case

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September 8, 5:23 PM

This is HUGE news for the writing community. In case you're not familiar with the story, here's what happened:A man who ran a fan website for J.K. Rowling's bombastically successful Harry Potter series decided to publish a book on the Harry Potter lexicon... Read More
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Writing the first novel in a series

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August 19, 4:35 PM

It can be difficult to get to 3 if 1 is flawed. SourceWriting a novel is one thing. But if you're planning on continuing your plot and character development into further installments, there are some things you have to take into account. Writing... Read More
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First-timers up for the Man Booker prize!

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August 12, 2:11 AM

Several first-time authors were on the list for the Man Booker prize! This is great since it gives even us first-timers a chance at achievement in the literary field on our first go.Five first novels are in the running for this year's Man Booker prize,... Read More
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