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Before you even begin writing your novel, you need to know who your characters will be. Minimally, you would want two major characters, the hero and the heroine. They will interact mostly with each o…
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The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting Derting’s debut novel is a gripping page turner full of romance, mystery, and suspense. Violet’s ability to sense the dead has plagued her since she was little. She had to constantly cope with being drawn to the echoes left behind by the dead. The torment that ensued after her
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Too many authors try to stretch their novels into 200,000-word epics, only to bore their readers to tears. Others try to get the entire story over with in 50,000 words, leaving out valuable information. A novel should be just long enough to tell your story, but long enough so that all of the details are included.
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Kay Kenyon‘s The Entire and The Rose Bright of the Sky (Entire and the Rose, Book 1), A World Too Near (Entire and the Rose, Book 2), City Without End (Entire and the Rose, Book 3) & Prince of Storms (Book 4 of The Entire and the Rose) REVIEW SUMMARY: An undeniable triumph of world building,
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Broken by Travis Thrasher As a teenager Laila was wild and in spite of a wealthy loving family, she goes down a dark road that leads to gang rape. Despondent she leaves her small Texas hometown for Chicago where she becomes a high priced escort. One night her client gets too violent and Laila shoots
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The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker A serial killer has struck Denver and has already taken four victims. He’s called the Bride Collector by the FBI because of the bridal veil he leaves behind at the crime scene. FBI Special Agent Brad Raines has his work cut out for him, especially when one of the
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White Tiger (Dark Heavens Trilogy) by Kylie Chan This book, the first of a trilogy first published in Australia in 2006, is a refreshing change to the many, many, many usual urban fantasy novels around at the moment. Though there are no vampires, it is a rip-roaring contemporary tale of mortals, Gods and Chinese mythology.
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If you are serious about becoming a published author, stop writing novels you hope will sell. Do what best-sellling writers do-plan and write salability into every page. Mastering basic techniques is vital, but unless you use those techniques creatively and skillfully, your novel may not tempt an editor. Why risk rejection when you can learn how the professionals do it.
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In many writing articles and references, you will be strongly advised to outline your novel. However, be aware that outlining is largely a waste of time without this important requisite. This article will show you how to avoid the author’s biggest mistake.
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Discover the how to write a novel secret that will make or break your novel.
Before I Die by Jenny Downham