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Cohesive Story Building 3d cover

3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, Volume 2: Cohesive Story Building by Karen S. Wiesner

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Without layering, a story is one-dimensional, unbelievable, boring. Layers mean stronger characters, settings, plots, suspense, intrigue, emotions and motivation. Layering also produces cohesion of all elements. Characters must blend naturally with the setting the writer…

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3D Fiction Fundamentals Series, Volume 5: CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction 3d cover

3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, Volume 6: CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction: A Writer’s Guide to Deep and Multifaceted Development and Progression of Characters, Plots, and Relationship bys Karen S. Wiesner

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Characters: Do your characters have no obvious signs of life, nothing that gives them unique personality, perspective, and passion?   Plots: Are plots and conflicts created spur of the moment with no set up, build…

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Writing Blurbs that Sizzle--and Sell 3d cover

3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, Volume 7: Writing Blurbs That Sizzle–And Sell! by Karen S. Wiesner

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  Make your book fly off the shelves!   Every author knows what a back cover blurb is, but crafting an effectively good one is no easy task. Many writers outright dislike writing them or…

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