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Covers & Fonts, Fonts & Covers
Do we really judge a book by its cover? Yes, of course we do, which makes its design a major marketing and branding decision. I put it second only to the content on the pages. After all, someone might buy a book based on an attractive cover, but if the stuff between...Word Essential Workshop 2
Now that you know you should be in scene, here are some tips to help you with that. Miss the first video? It’s here. Want to follow along with the writing sample? In scene, no dialogue: Sara slammed her car door after hurling herself behind...Word Essential Workshop 1
So, you’re a writer. But are you writing in summary when you should be in scene? Note: You can read along with the example below the video and link to the RSP podcasts. Get the recording of the Rocking Self-Publishing webinar here. Get the Rocking...A Brief Overview of Point of View
Face it, we could fill a graduate seminar with Point of View; it’s that complex a matter. So I was being silly when I went to teach on Wednesday, and I thought I’d just give a brief overview of POV, then move on to the Plot unit. The students had lots of questions....I'm Alida
I help people express their gifts to the world.
I do not believe in formulas. I believe that the stories we are compelled to tell the world make demands on us, and it is our privilege to meet those demands in order to reach the most people in the most authentic and compelling way possible.
