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Begin from the Middle: How to Start Your Story In Medias Res
By starting a story in the midst of action, writers can hook readers with a literary technique as old as the Greek epics—in medias res. Paul Buchanan explains how.
Drawing An Emotional Reaction From Your Reader
It has been said that the easiest way to know you will get an emotional reaction from your reader is if you have one yourself from your writing. Here are some ways to ensure that happens.
http://writedivas.com/drawing-an-emotional-reaction-from-your-reader/
The 3 Integral Components of a Story’s Beginning
K.M. Weiland explores and illuminates the three necessary components of a story’s beginning on Storyfix.
http://storyfix.com/top-ten-tuesdays-please-welcome-top-ten-writing-blogger-k-m-weiland
New Writing Scams to Look Out for in 2019
There are always people out there trying to separate innocent folks from their hard-earned cash. Writers need to especially be aware of becoming victims of publishing scams. Here are some to look out for.
How to Write More in the Time You Have
From Writer’s Digest: The key to achieving those New Year’s writing resolutions—or any writing goals, for that matter—is to make the most of the time you have. Student writer J.J. Hanna explains how to build productive writing habits and improve your time management.
8 Signs You’re Stuck in a Writing Rut—and Why You Should Care
How can I tell the difference between having figured things out/being on a roll and stuck in a rut?
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/8-signs-your-writing-is-stuck-in-rut/