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Food is an important element in fiction and nonfiction writing.

The Importance of Food in Fiction

July 8, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerritt1 Comment

Do you remember the basics of food in your writing? How to use food to connect with your readers.

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged character-development, creativity, food, personality, power, process, research, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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On the Bechdel Test

July 1, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerritt2 Comments

Realistically, not all conversations between characters of the same gender revolve around the opposite gender.

Posted in Thoughts on Books, Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged advice, character-development, children, creativity, editing, emotions, inspiration, mindfulness, personality, power, psychology, self-edit, tips, voice, women, world building, writing

Fullness of Absence

June 24, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerritt1 Comment

Silence as a space to be filled or cherished - the very idea made me think. Isn't silence already full?

Posted in Thoughts on LifeTagged character-development, creativity, decision, emotions, favorites, mindfulness, mood, music, personality, power, process, Silence, space, style, time, tips, writing
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Thoughts On Vampires

June 17, 2019September 23, 2020 cortnilmerrittLeave a comment

Death is coming. For each of your characters. How will they live, knowing this truth? And what to do about vampires?

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged character-development, creativity, emotions, favorites, inspiration, mood, personality, psychology, time, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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Editing for Creative Writing

June 10, 2019September 5, 2020 cortnilmerritt4 Comments

Creativity is a gift. And a curse. Creative editors help writers make the most of their spark.

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged advice, character-development, creativity, editing, emotions, inspiration, mood, power, process, psychology, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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The Importance of Footwear in Fiction

June 3, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerrittLeave a comment

Shoes connect people. Through time and space. Walk in your characters shoes - literally - to write better fiction.

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged character-development, creativity, fashion, favorites, mood, personality, psychology, research, shoes, style, tips, writing
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Apps to Make You a Better Writer

May 20, 2019September 5, 2020 cortnilmerritt1 Comment

Your phone is a tool. Harness it to write better with these unique apps.

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged app-review, creativity, editing, favorites, inspiration, power, process, research, self-edit, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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Decision Making & Writing Your Novel

May 6, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerritt2 Comments

Successful execution begins with successful planning. Plan your time and write better with these tips from Jeff Bezos.

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged advice, character-development, creativity, decision, editing, emotions, favorites, inspiration, mindfulness, personality, process, psychology, self-edit, style, tips, writer-review, writing
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The importance of animals in world building

April 22, 2019September 16, 2020 cortnilmerrittLeave a comment

Animals are around you all the time. Put them in your manuscript to enhance your story.

Posted in Thoughts on Life, Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged advice, animals, character-development, creativity, favorites, inspiration, mindfulness, mood, personality, process, self-edit, tips, world building, writing
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On Writing Accents

March 25, 2019September 16, 2020 cortnilmerritt1 Comment

Generic characters are lazy. Pep up the music of your fiction with bewitching character voices.

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged character-development, creativity, inspiration, music, personality, process, research, style, tips, voice, writing

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