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Category Archives: #ReaderFriday

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READER FRIDAY: You Are Where You Write

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Jordan Dane

 

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Ernest Hemingway: Public Domain image Wikipedia

Describe your writer space and what setting best makes your creative juices flow.

Posted in #ReaderFriday, A Writer's Life, Writing | Tagged writer habits

Reader Friday: Do You Use a Pen Name?

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Kathryn Lilley

Do you write under a pen name? If so,why, and how did you choose that name? If not, are there any circumstances under which you’d consider using a pen name?shutterstock_226591972

Posted in #amwriting, #ReaderFriday, #writetip

Reader Friday: Noodling

Posted on July 31, 2015 by James Scott Bell

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“So you see, imagination needs noodling – long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering.” ~ Brenda Ueland

Does your imagination noodle? Where do you find yourself getting odd and quirky bits of inspiration? How do you stimulate your creativity?

Posted in #ReaderFriday, Reader Friday

Reader Friday: I Wish I’d Written That

Posted on July 24, 2015 by James Scott Bell

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What novel do you wish you had written?

Posted in #ReaderFriday, Reder Friday

Share Your Best Writing Research Experiences

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Jordan Dane

 

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Don’t ask about THIS research

Each book presents different challenges for research. Share some of your more interesting and memorable research experiences. Any funny stories? Anything that personally touched you?

Posted in #amwriting, #ReaderFriday, #writers, A Writer's Life, Writing

Reader Friday: Have you ever “dreamed” a book?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Jordan Dane

 

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Some authors dream their books. Has that ever happened to you?

Whether that’s happened to you or not, tell us about how your best story ideas came to you and how they evolved into a book.

Posted in #amwriting, #ReaderFriday, #writers, Writing

Reader Friday: How Important Are Book Discussion Questions?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Jordan Dane

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READERS: As a reader, do you find book discussion guides helpful? Do book discussion guides encourage book clubs to select a book?

WRITERS: As an author, have you ever created a novel discussion guide for readers? Would such questions be more of a benefit for a series versus a single title book?

Posted in #amwriting, #ReaderFriday, #writers, #writers. #ReaderFriday, Writing

Reader Friday: How Well Do You Know Your Protagonist?

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Jordan Dane

 

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Wikipedia Commons

“The most important things to remember about back story are that (a) everyone has a history and (b) most of it isn’t very interesting.” —Stephen King

Answer this question about your main character. What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to your protagonist?

Posted in #amwriting, #ReaderFriday, #writers, #writers. #ReaderFriday, Writing

Reader Friday: When & how do you seek critical feedback?

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Jordan Dane

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At what stage in your writing projects do you seek critical feedback from others? Who are the first readers you ask for advice? What are you looking to hear from them?

Please share your thoughts on getting feedback for your work in progress and the importance of it.

Posted in #amwriting, #ReaderFriday, #writers, Writing

Reader Friday: Confession Time: Tell Us About When You First Wanted to Write

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Jordan Dane

At what age do you remember thinking you wanted to write? What do you remember writing when you were younger?

baby-writingBe honest & share the real you.

Posted in #amwriting, #ReaderFriday, #writers, A Writer's Life, Writing | Tagged Reader Friday, writer's life

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