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Writing out of a Writer’s Slump #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop

June 19, 2018 By Joan Curtis 21 Comments

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This post is part of the #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop. You’ll find many more posts for writers with tips, information about reading and writing at the hop. Just click here and join the discussion. I’ve been in a #writer’s slump for the last several months. Click To Tweet I finished a manuscript that I’m sending out now for […]

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Filed Under: Author Toolbox Blog Hop, Motivation to Write, Thoughts on Creativity Tagged With: #authortoolboxbloghop, creativity, publishing, writer's block, writers slump

How to Release Your Subconscious. #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop

April 18, 2018 By Joan Curtis 16 Comments

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The left side of our brain is always working away. It interferes with almost all our daily thoughts. That’s where our logical thinking exists. It’s where most writers spend the majority of their time. Particularly if they are in the editing mode. In fact, without the critical thinking of our left brains, we’d never be […]

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Filed Under: Author Toolbox Blog Hop, Thoughts on Creativity, Writing Tips Tagged With: #authortoolboxbloghop, creativity, Every Word Has Power, Left Brain, Right Brain, writing tips, Yvonne Oswald

Creating Characters that Walk off the Page #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop

January 16, 2018 By Joan Curtis 17 Comments

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Recently I hosted a little gathering at our local library and talked about my books and fiction writing. One of the questions I was asked during the workshop was how do I make my characters seem so real? What are the secrets to creating characters that seem to walk off the page?  All of us […]

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Filed Under: Author Toolbox Blog Hop, Characters, My Thoughts, Thoughts on Creativity, Writing Tips Tagged With: #authortoolboxbloghop, character motivations, characterization, creativity, imagination, Johari Window, psychologists, writing tips

Tips for Turning Your Manuscript Upside Down #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop

October 18, 2017 By Joan Curtis 21 Comments

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This month I’m joining the #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop with a look how to stomach a major rework of your manuscript. It’s not something any of us want to do or look forward to doing, but there are instances where we must give it a go. I’ve had some experience with this and thought I’d share some tips. […]

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Filed Under: Author Toolbox Blog Hop, Editing, Writing Tips Tagged With: #authortoolboxbloghop, Angela's Ashes, Beta reader, editing, fiction writing, Frank McCourt, rewriting

No Time Like the Present? What Tense to Write in? #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop

September 20, 2017 By Joan Curtis 20 Comments

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All writers struggle with certain creative decisions. First, whose story are they telling? That leads to questions regarding point of view. Next, when is the story happening? In other words is it happening now or in the past or in the future? If we’re writing in the present time, do we write in the present […]

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Filed Under: Author Toolbox Blog Hop, Blogging, Fiction Writing, Writing Tips Tagged With: #authortoolboxbloghop, A Man Called Ove, Clare Mackintosh, Fredrik Backman, I let you go, Just What kind of mother are you, past tense, Paula Daly, present tense, tense, writing tips

How Your Communication Affects Your Writing–#AuthorToolboxBlogHop

August 16, 2017 By Joan Curtis 25 Comments

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As my first post for the Author’s Toolbox Blog Hop, I wanted to talk about how communication affects our writing. As a communication’s coach, I find this topic quite interesting. Take a look at the other blogger’s posts  here. You’ll learn all kinds of tips and tools for writers. How well do you communicate? Some […]

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Recent Posts

  • Writing out of a Writer’s Slump #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop June 19, 2018
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  • Tips for Making Your Books More Pleasurable to Your Readers #AuthorToolBoxBlogHop March 20, 2018
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