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Revisions & Editing Workshop
If you missed my workshop with OCLS at the Downtown location, here is a chance to grab a copy of the PDF and/or PowerPoint Show. It was a...
Valerie Willis
Dec 9, 20172 min read
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NaNoWriMo 101 – 2017 Edition PowerPoint
Yesterday, on behalf of Orlando Nanowrimo at the South Trail location for OCLS I had the honor to introduce and inform writers what this...
Valerie Willis
Oct 19, 20172 min read
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#WritingTip – Book Covers
This was a question that popped up in one of the many groups I am part of and after leaving a monster-sized response I figured I might...
Valerie Willis
Aug 10, 201716 min read
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#AFO2017 Triforce of Fanfiction Panel
First off, myself (Valerie Willis), Racquel Henry, and Laura (L.E.) Perez want to say thank you for the warm welcome and great turnout...
Valerie Willis
Jun 11, 20172 min read
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PowerPoint from Writing a Novel 101
Once more, I want to thank everyone who came out to attend one, if not all my classes on “Writing a Novel 101” at the Orange County...
Valerie Willis
Jun 1, 20172 min read
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#WritingTip – Developing a Writing Style
What is a Writing Style? It is the most important and precious thing a writer or author owns. This is what helps us illustrate, immerse,...
Valerie Willis
May 10, 201716 min read
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#WritingTip – Developing A Plot
Recently I have been getting a ton of messages and seeing a large number of questions involving plot. Like many of my writing tip...
Valerie Willis
May 9, 20176 min read
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Book Reviews – Why You Should Write One
I cannot force anyone to write one, or corner readers by giving them a copy IF they promise to write one. It’s not fair, we are all...
Valerie Willis
Apr 28, 20172 min read
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#WritingTip – Foreshadowing
What is Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is a pivotal literary device seen in all writing in one shape or form. It can be used in several ways...
Valerie Willis
Apr 23, 201714 min read
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#WritingTip – Worldbuilding – How?
Picture from Pixabay.com by Tabor: https://pixabay.com/en/mountain-world-lake-nature-1062831/ What is Worldbuilding? This is the term...
Valerie Willis
Jan 14, 201717 min read
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Book Review: Fight Like A Girl by Kristell Ink Publishing
5 out of 5 Fight Like A Girl by Various Authors with Kristell Ink Publishing Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Like-Girl-Juliet-McKen...
Valerie Willis
Oct 29, 20161 min read
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#WritingTip – The Research Hound – How?
Introduction As a writer, we often find ourselves in need of Research. I blame it on the natural curiosity, which drives us to put our...
Valerie Willis
Oct 22, 201616 min read
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#WritingTip – Picking a Publishing Path
Publishing in general is a very scary next step for any writer and their story. Whether you are aiming for Traditional or Self...
Valerie Willis
Sep 6, 201610 min read
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NetGalley – Why Do I Need To Be There?
As an Independent Author, or Self-Published Author, there are a few obstacles I have to face. Unlike a traditional published or...
Valerie Willis
Aug 20, 20164 min read
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#WritingTip – Publishing on CreateSpace & KDP
After finishing and polishing my manuscript, I turned my attention to the internet. There were a few things I knew I wanted to be able to...
Valerie Willis
Jul 28, 201613 min read
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#WritingTip – Outlining Your Story Idea
What to Expect from This Topic Whether you are developing a plot for a story, game, or movie, we all struggle with getting our...
Valerie Willis
Jun 27, 20167 min read
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#WritingTip – Character Development
What is Character Development? Developing a story is only half the battle. Character Development isn’t just the art of naming and...
Valerie Willis
Mar 28, 201619 min read
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