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Creating Cultures | WRITER'S CARNIVAL - A Carnival of Knowledge

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WRITER'S CARNIVAL – A Carnival of Knowledge. October 4, 2014. What do the books Twilight, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Lonesome Dove, Game of Thrones, and Interview with a Vampire have in common? So, how does this have anything to do with the story you’re writing? What pitfalls should we look out for? Let’s look and see. For the story you’re creating, there’s some questions to ask yourself if you want a rich, deep culture for your characters that your readers can immerse themselves in. What new techn...

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Who Will Read Your Novel? | WRITER'S CARNIVAL - A Carnival of Knowledge

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WRITER'S CARNIVAL – A Carnival of Knowledge. Who Will Read Your Novel? September 27, 2014. By Karen Payton Holt. I used to write in a heavily descriptive and imaginative way, but quickly learned that if I want my books to appeal to a broader readership, then less is more. Holding up hands* Don’t shoot me, I’m not suggesting ornately descriptive prose, dripping in similes and metaphors cannot be good, just that in writing that way, you might be limiting your appeal I can hear teeth grinding now. The ‘clas...

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Interview with Baby Sideburns! | WRITER'S CARNIVAL - A Carnival of Knowledge

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WRITER'S CARNIVAL – A Carnival of Knowledge. Interview with Baby Sideburns! October 15, 2014. Sometimes Dreams Really Do Come True. KAREN ALPERT, BLOGGER. Just write from your heart. If it’s funny, awesome. If it’s serious, awesome. Just write what you really feel and don’t censor yourself. Also, connect with your readers. Have a conversation with them. I learn so much from the people I write for. Self-made blogger Karen Alpert discusses her blog, Baby Sideburns. And her book, I Heart My Little A-Holes.

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Interview with Lorna Suzuki | WRITER'S CARNIVAL - A Carnival of Knowledge

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WRITER'S CARNIVAL – A Carnival of Knowledge. Interview with Lorna Suzuki. September 29, 2014. Sometimes Dreams Really Do Come True. LORNA SUZUKI, AUTHOR. And the Dream Merchant Saga. Hire a great editor if you can afford it. If you can’t, then find a critique group who can give you unbiased, constructive criticism and be prepared to make the necessary changes! Self-published author Lorna Suzuki talks to us today about her series, Imago. And Lucky Number Slevin. When did you first start writing? Some peop...

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Writing Motivation | WRITER'S CARNIVAL - A Carnival of Knowledge

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WRITER'S CARNIVAL – A Carnival of Knowledge. October 9, 2014. I don’t want to write this post. I don’t feel like it. Actually, I don’t feel like writing a cotton-pickin’ thing. Surely, there is something on TV? Nope Damn. Well, there’s always YouTube. Cats playing pianos. Totally cool. Ahem Where was I? They keep saying that writers write. That it’s some crazy addiction. A biological imperative. But what if you’re just not in the mood? How can a person be bored with a to-do list as long as their arm?

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WRITER'S CARNIVAL – A Carnival of Knowledge. WE'RE A SOCIAL SITE FOR WRITERS! Post your writing for feedback, enter contests, browse resources and kick-start your creativity with writing prompts. We have all of that and more at Writer's Carnival. Update your status, be social, join in group discussions and participate in live events. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public). Notify me of new comments via email.

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‘To Be Or Not To Be… Melodramatic’ | WRITER'S CARNIVAL - A Carnival of Knowledge

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WRITER'S CARNIVAL – A Carnival of Knowledge. To Be Or Not To Be Melodramatic’. October 23, 2014. By Karen Payton Holt. What on earth is melodrama? I’ve watched ‘Gone With The Wind’ and seen Scarlett O’Hara having the ‘vapors’ as she plays ‘Ashley’ off against ‘Rhett’ those were the days. But how do we recognise in OUR OWN writing the difference between the ‘good’ kind and the ‘bad’? It’s said to be characterized by ‘exaggerated characters and a sensational plot intended to appeal to the emotions’. When r...

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Interview with Kim Bussey (Professional Editor) | WRITER'S CARNIVAL - A Carnival of Knowledge

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WRITER'S CARNIVAL – A Carnival of Knowledge. Interview with Kim Bussey (Professional Editor). October 15, 2014. Sometimes Dreams Really Do Come True. KIM BUSSEY (Blogmother), PROFESSIONAL EDITOR. Let your writing style show in your query letter. It’s surprising how often beautifully written manuscripts come with a query letter that reads like a junior high book report. These manuscripts go straight to the slush, or often, rejection pile. First, can you explain to us the different types of edits? A line e...