Category Archives: How To

Joanne Guidoccio’s Positive Approach to Writing by Stacy Hoff

Posted on August 25, 2017 by stacyhoff

Hello Passionate Readers! Today I have author Joanne Guidoccio talking about her uniquely positive approach to writing. Affirmations for Writers During my cancer journey, I read Louise Hay’s book, You Can Heal Your Life, and developed an interest in affirmations. … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind The Story by Debralee Mede

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Backstory influences how a  character behaves in the present.  One doesn’t really want to go on and on about the character’s history just by telling readers what happened and provide them with an information dump of character history. Instead different … Continue reading →

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Show Versus Tell by Debralee Mede

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I’d like to share a piece of advice that has been repeated to me and others who write.  Various teachers have admonished me to be mindful of this even in elementary school.  Publishers have also advised me to pay heed … Continue reading →

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