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What is the Gist of Your Story? #16
When it comes to America’s involvement in the Vietnam War, many excruciating stories have emerged about the long, costly and contentious conflict that played out against the backdrop of the Cold War...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #17
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Sonia Marsh....
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The Gist of a Great Blog Series
First of all, please accept my apology for nearly a month-long blogging hiatus due to our annual vacation. It was a welcome break after a harsh winter and a hectic year so far; and I got to indulge in...
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Guidelines For Guest Bloggers
Hello, and welcome to my blog. I am an author and a creativity coach. This is my space where I talk about my publications and work-in-progress, where I share creative writing tips, and where I interact...
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When All That Writing Ambition Shit Gets Real
Daniel Romo is one of those types of artists I revere: a poet—you know, those writers who can tell a whole story in a few abbreviated lines and make is sound romantic, and sexy, and intelligent. He’s...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #1
THE HALLMARKS OF GREAT WRITING A Sound Premise and Compelling Themes Congratulations—you have defined the genre of your writing project, are creating a bond with your characters, and the plot is...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #2
THE HALLMARKS OF GREAT WRITING A Sound Premise and Compelling Themes Last week, I discussed the need to identify your story’s themes in order to construct a sound premise that will convince both an...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #3
THE HALLMARKS OF GREAT WRITING A Sound Premise and Compelling Themes In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Kim Wright. Kim’s bio Kim has...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #4
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Kathleen...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #5
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Mary...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #6
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like to review the much loved memoir, The...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #7
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Paige...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #8
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Susan...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #9
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Laura...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #10
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Madeline...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #11
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Carol...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #12
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Trudi...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #13
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Patricia...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #14
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming novelist...
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What is the Gist of Your Story? #15
Author’s Bio Born in Edinburgh, the second son of a Scottish soldier, Ian Mathie has played many roles in his life: child of Africa and the Far East, Royal Air Force pilot, rural development officer in...
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