Dianne McCartney
The Little Writer's Engine That Could
Five reasons to stay firmly rooted in your writer’s chair when temptation beckons. 1. You have story ideas that keep you up at night. 2....
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Dianne McCartney
- Jul 2, 2018
- 2 min
The Writer's Wishing Well
The difference between wanting to write and wanting to be a writer. Everyone thinks they can write. After all, we all went to school and...
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Dianne McCartney
- Jun 25, 2018
- 2 min
Navigating the Neighborhood
Five mistakes to avoid while finding your way as a writer. 1. Don’t talk only about your projects. It’s one thing to be excited about...
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Dianne McCartney
- Jun 18, 2018
- 2 min
Striking Down the Enemy
Five things that threaten a successful manuscript. 1. Be merciless about repetition. The worst offenders are: was, were, just, that and...
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Dianne McCartney
- May 28, 2018
- 1 min
Motivational Magic
Five easy ways to get yourself back on track when you’re straying from your goal: 1. Get some fresh air and exercise. A change of view is...
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Dianne McCartney
- May 24, 2018
- 2 min
The Perfect Pitch
Blog # 8 Pitching your writing project can be one of the most intimidating moments in a writer's life. With some preparation, you can go...
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Dianne McCartney
- May 14, 2018
- 1 min
The Happy Conference Grab Bag
Five encouraging things to bring away from any writers' conference: 1. A great pitch appointment that yields a request for a few chapters...
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Dianne McCartney
- May 8, 2018
- 1 min
Adding Color to your Characters
How to make your characters come to life. 1. Don’t make the good guys too pure. They won’t be believable. Feel free to give your...
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Dianne McCartney
- Apr 30, 2018
- 1 min
Five Ways to Kick a Manuscript into Shape.
Take your manuscript to the next level. Try these tips to get it into shape fast! 1. Kill every passive you can find. The most common...
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Dianne McCartney
- Apr 24, 2018
- 1 min
The Secret Life of Writers
Here are five things you might not know about a writer's life. 1. We frequently spend too many hours in our pajamas, talking to...
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Dianne McCartney
- Apr 16, 2018
- 1 min
Climb Your Way To First Place
Minimize your obstacles and win a writing competition with a little extra preparation: 1. Read the category descriptions with care. You’d...
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Dianne McCartney
- Apr 9, 2018
- 1 min
Conference Calamities
Here are five things to avoid at your writer's conference: 1. Telling total strangers all about your book. You might be giving away an...
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Dianne McCartney
- Apr 3, 2018
- 1 min
Five Ways to Benefit from Your Writer’s Conference
Writers Conference are essential to your growth as an author. Here's how to make it worth your time and money. 1. Doing so allows you to...
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Dianne McCartney
- Mar 31, 2018
- 2 min
My Favorite Contest and Conference
If you’re a writer and you haven’t been to the Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference in Oklahoma City, OK during the first week in May,...
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