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FOLLOW YOUR BLISS

by Vicki Hinze | Mar 19, 2008 | On Writing

FOLLOW YOUR BLISS ©2003-2008, Vicki Hinze Yesterday, I spent the entire day doing background work on a fabulous new series: creating settings and rules of the realm, characters and developing plot lines. I love those days because the flush of enthusiasm burns like a...

CONFLICT

by Vicki Hinze | Mar 19, 2008 | On Writing

What follows is a handout from a workshop on CONFLICT (©2008, Vicki Hinze) from this past weekend at the Emerald Coast Writers Conference. It’s lengthy so I’m linking to it. It’s in pdf format, so it shouldn’t be a problem for anyone, but if it is, then contact me,...

CREATIVE LICENSE

by Vicki Hinze | Mar 16, 2008 | On Writing

We often hear the term, “Creative License,” and take it to mean that we can alter something someone else brought into existence or alter the know precepts or prevailing thoughts on something else that already exists. Neither is the type of creative...

THE PITCH

by Vicki Hinze | Mar 16, 2008 | On Writing

Pitching your novel to an editor or agent causes many writers anxiety. Here are a few tips that will hopefully squelch that!Remember: No matter how much an editor loves your book, s/he can’t buy what s/he can’t sell. So when you pitch…1. Know what you’re selling...

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by Vicki Hinze | Mar 15, 2008 | On Writing

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Writing a Book’s Like Eating a Bear

by Vicki Hinze | Mar 13, 2008 | On Writing

Writing is never easy. It’s author’s sweat and skill and effort that makes it appear easy. Actually, it’s a lot like eating a bear. You can do it, yes, but it’ll try you on every level unless you eat the rascal one bite at a time.I hesitate...