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Author Spotlight: Chris Sandoval

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Apr. 3rd, 2018

Name: Chris Sandoval   Hometown: Denver, CO Book: The Cookie Thief Genre: Children’s Describe your book in 10 words or less.  It’s a fable about friendship, forgiveness, and redemption. What made you… Author Spotlight: Chris Sandoval

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Traditional versus Self-Publishing

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Mar. 15th, 2018

If you’re an author who has finally finished your book, the next step is obvious: publication. To an author, a finished book is like a baby. You’ve spent countless days,… Traditional versus Self-Publishing

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Where’s the conflict?

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Mar. 1st, 2018

Have you ever listened to someone tell a story that had no point? A friend may tell you about a walk they took in the park or how they picked… Where’s the conflict?

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Cliché No More

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Feb. 22nd, 2018

It was a dark and stormy night and the writer hunched over his computer, defeated. Even though he left no stone unturned, he was scared to death that his plot… Cliché No More

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Overcoming Writer’s Block

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Feb. 20th, 2018

At times, it can be pretty daunting to sit down at your computer and see a blank screen staring back at you. Whether you’re just starting your book, working on… Overcoming Writer’s Block

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How to Tell a Good Story

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Jan. 23rd, 2018

Good stories grab us by the collar and pull us closer to the pages as we feverishly turn them to see what happens next. Every book is different. However, there… How to Tell a Good Story

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How to Write a Dedication

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Jan. 16th, 2018

The dedication of your book is like an acceptance speech at an awards ceremony. It’s when you take the time to acknowledge the people who have helped you along the… How to Write a Dedication

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Three Tips to Improve Your Vocabulary

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Dec. 5th, 2017

As a writer, you have the intrinsic yearning to keep learning. You’re constantly pushing your boundaries and going outside of your comfort zone in order to cultivate your writing skills.… Three Tips to Improve Your Vocabulary

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How to Write a Sequel – Three Easy Tips

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Aug. 22nd, 2017

Writing a book is no easy task, so writing a sequel to your book could seem next to impossible. That is, until today. In this blog post, we’re offering you… How to Write a Sequel – Three Easy Tips

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How to Develop a Protagonist

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Jul. 12th, 2017

An antagonist is a person you love to hate. It’s the character who goes against the grain and is essentially the exact opposite of your main character – the protagonist.… How to Develop a Protagonist

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