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Condensing Scenes

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Something a lot of authors miss when writing are the opportunities to collapse two or more scenes into a single scene. This means that whatever they’re writing is longer than … Continued

Writer’s Block

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I’m going to request some mood-setting on your part to accompany this article. Trust me, it’ll enrich the experience. First, complete isolation is required. No one is to be in … Continued

Dreams, Goals, Life …

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This is Kev Howlett. He’s one of the co-founders/owners of Busybird Publishing, Busybird’s resident artist and photographer, is responsible for the weekly ‘Busy the Bird’ funnies that go up on … Continued

The Seventeen-Point Checklist

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In exactly two weeks, page seventeen will open its doors. Please, everyone, calm down a moment. I know you’re excited. Soon enough you’ll get the chance to submit. Whether it’s … Continued

Getting Organised: Part II

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Your Folders   Last week’s blog might’ve seemed absurdly condescending, but it’s astounding the amount of writers who don’t think ahead when it comes to the administration of their files. … Continued

The Evolving Idea

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Recently, I received an email notifying me that a short story of mine will be included in an upcoming anthology from Writer’s Edit (www.writersedit.com). I’m always excited about being able … Continued

Getting Organised: Part I

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Naming Your Files   Here’s something which shouldn’t be so hard. Yet it is. And it makes me angry. How do you name your files when you’re writing? Well, that … Continued