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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 10, 20193 min read
The Write Angle: How to Write Flash Fiction Like a Pro
How do you prepare to write flash fiction?
You’ll obviously need a set of writing implements, an ability to write and an imagination.
Ass
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 8, 20193 min read
An Introduction to the Fast-Paced World of Flash Fiction
"Once upon a time, a girl saw a shoe."
A story can begin as easily and as simply as that. Where it goes from there is up to the a
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 7, 20195 min read
Lemons, Lemonade and Storybook Character Development
Podcast Transcript: Hi, and welcome to The Genuine Writer Podcast episode #2. My name is Jeannette DiLouie, and I’m the chief executive edit
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 4, 20193 min read
Here’s How to Write a First Draft in a Year
Before we dive into how to write a first draft in a year, a little Innovative Editing housekeeping…
When it comes to Writing Rules, we’re g
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 3, 20193 min read
The LB’s, D, S’s and P of Starting a Business Blog
If you’re thinking about starting a business blog for the new year, that’s awesome! And here’s sincerely wishing you the best success possib
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 3, 20193 min read
Yes, You Can Write a Full First Draft in a Year
Some people are self-motivated and experienced enough to write a book in a year on their own. We already established that fact earlier this
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 2, 20195 min read
What If Literary Genres Started Fighting?
Being an absolute book junkie, I love most genres.
But if I had to pick two top fiction categories – as in if someone put a gun to my head
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 1, 20193 min read
Can You Write a Book in a Year? Or Less?
Can you write a book in a year or less? That’s a genuine question, and it can only be answered by you when it depends on a whole list of fac
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 1, 20193 min read
Can You Write a Book in a Year? Or Less?
Can you write a book in a year or less? That’s a genuine question, and it can only be answered by you when it depends on a whole list of fac
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 31, 20184 min read
Getting Your Writing Mindset in Order for 2019
Podcast Link: Click right here. Podcast Transcript: Hi, and welcome to Episode 1 of The Genuine Writer podcast! My name’s Jeannette...
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 21, 20182 min read
The Benefits of Keeping an Author Blog
Thanks to yesterday’s post, you now know two things about keeping an author blog:
It’s time-consuming.
There’s no guarantee it’ll be worth
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 20, 20182 min read
You Might Be a Pantser If…
Last week’s Professional Writing Tip introduced you to the concepts of being a “plotter” and a “pantser.”
The first is a person who feels m
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 20, 20182 min read
Is Keeping an Author Blog Worth It?
As promised back on Tuesday, we’re looking at the downside to keeping an author blog.
Notice that key word: downside. It’s singular. Becaus
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 19, 20183 min read
Can an Author Keep Her Dignity When Writing a Romance Novel?
I’m probably not going to make too many friends here. But I have some thoughts about writing a romance novel that I need to get out.
I’ve h
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 18, 20183 min read
The Real Deal About Starting an Author Blog
There’s this week. Then there’s Christmas. Then there’s New Year’s.
Like it or not, it’s almost 2019.
With that recognition, let’s throw t
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 17, 20183 min read
The Other 5 Reasons Why Your Book Intro Might Need Another Edit
Last week’s video “introduced” the topic of different ways your book beginning might not be as appealing as it should be. Specifically, ther
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 14, 20182 min read
Knock Knock. Who’s There? Your Nonfiction Humor Writing Game Plan!
Growing up, you were always the funny guy or girl: the one with the quick wit and flawless delivery.
It started out with knock knock jokes
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 13, 20183 min read
You Might Be a Plotter If…
As I’ve written many times before, I’m all about freestyling when it comes to writing. That’s the way I write best 99 times out of 100. Mayb
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 13, 20183 min read
What Kevin Hart Should Have Realized Before Accepting That Oscar Position
You’re not everyone’s ice cream flavor of the month.
Sorry if that’s news to you, but if you’re already in the stand-up comedy game, you no
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 12, 20183 min read
Flash Fiction: The Creative Writing Craze Worth Checking Out
Flash fiction is a fun way of exercising your writing skills with the added benefit of completing a story in one sitting. But what exactly i
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