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The importance of charity

July 1, 2020April 16, 2021 cortnilmerrittLeave a comment

It's a difficult thing, a solid thing, a hard thing: to let go. To release. But, decisions change the world.

Posted in Thoughts on LifeTagged advice, character-development, charity, decision, emotions, favorites, mindfulness, psychology, style, used-books, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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Fullness of Absence

June 24, 2019April 16, 2021 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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The Importance of Footwear in Fiction

June 3, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerritt1 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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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, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
Book editing and beta reads. Use fashion in your book for realistic fictional characters.

The Importance of Fashion in Fiction

April 8, 2019September 16, 2020 cortnilmerritt4 Comments

Characters don’t just wear clothes, they appear throughout their world in costume. How do you make fashion choices for your characters?

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged character-development, fashion, research, style, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process

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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  • On Being a Lifelong Book Collector March 28, 2022
  • Improve Your Writing Process July 27, 2020
  • Creative Thinking & Writer’s Block: Oblique Strategies App July 6, 2020
  • The importance of charity July 1, 2020
  • Self-editing Checklist for Authors February 17, 2020

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