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10 Overdone Fantasy Tropes
Found this on the web. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_tay0X7mFI
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Creating a Media Kit Part 2
Janine Bolon offered a video workshop on creating a media kit on Google drive. It was a good presentation. This is the rest of the notes. Any misinformation on my notes is the fault of the note taker. These are … Continue reading
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Creating A Media Kit
Janine Bolon offered a video workshop on creating a media kit on Google drive. It was a good presentation. Any misinformation on my notes is the fault of the note taker. Media kit needs: Has all info in one place … Continue reading
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Every Word Matters, Revising your Picture Book Manuscript Part D
These are notes from a writer’s conference. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. This is a conclusion of notes on this subject. In Figurative & Descriptive Language, reveal characters with sensory details. Narrator needs to be … Continue reading
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Every Word Matters, Revising Your Picture Book Manuscript Part C
Verbs: are they active, strong, and precise. Are they dull or over-used words? Do they support the themes you are exploring? Do they convey physical and emotional qualities? Replace modifiers (adjective and adverse) with strong verbs that have physical … Continue reading
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Every Word Matters, Revising Your Picture Book Manuscript Part B
These are notes from a writer’s conference. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. This is a continuation of notes on this subject. Line by line edits: Put each sentence on a different line. This allows … Continue reading
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Pioneer Christmas Stories, Told by Melva
The source of these stories came from web links and from the books of the daughters of Utah pioneers. I performed several stories last night at the Pioneer Village. Most of the time I told just the short stories … Continue reading
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Every Word Matters, Revising your Picture Book Manuscript Part A
These are notes from a writer’s conference. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. “I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” … Continue reading
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Maximizing Productivity and Time Management
How Editors Get More Done without Working More Hours. These are notes from LDS writes conference. The presentation was hosted by Suzi Bills. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Getting into the writing / … Continue reading
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Why Audio Blogging
These notes are from an online workshop. Any misinformation is the fault of the notetaker. Pod casts hosts have content they need your content. You can connect your voice to your book. You don’t have to worry about … Continue reading
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