As independent authors, we are living in an unprecedented time of opportunities. But with this great plethora of opportunities comes the issue of weeding through all of them, and deciphering the good from the bad from the ugly. I’ve
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Indie Author Marketing Series
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Tips for Writing Fiction: Walking To My Next Story
Posted by Grace Mattioli in Writing Craft | 0 commentsWhenever I feel blocked, I go for a walk. There’s something about feeling my feet on the ground, listening to the birds sing and looking at the trees that inspires me. I always think of a great line or idea for a plot while I’m
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When I dream, my subconscious mind is creating stories from various random things, people and events that have been thrown my way in my waking life. The stories are sometimes funny and sometimes scary and always weird and nonsensical. My
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Fiction Books about Happiness: To Rise Above
Posted by Grace Mattioli in Finding Happiness | 0 commentsThe theme of transcendence is explored within my novels as I am very passionate about this subject. I believe it is possible to live in the world while occasionally being able to rise above it, and that this is essential for one’s
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Tips for Writing Fiction: Believable Dialogue
Posted by Grace Mattioli in Writing Craft | 0 commentsReaders will not be able to suspend disbelief if dialogue is not believable. Dialogue must flow naturally from the mouths of the characters and must be in keeping with the qualities, characteristics and motivations of characters. The Grecos are
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