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VIDEO: Diversity in Books: Disability Edition

April 10, 2015 by Deina Leave a Comment

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Hey, everyone! Last week, I made a video talking about gender in science fiction and fantasy, and how as authors, we can be more diverse with our characters by representing members of the LGBTQ community. The week before that, I made a video talking about the need for racially diverse characters in fantasy and science […]

Filed Under: Vlogging Tagged With: diversity in books, we need diverse books, writing advice, writing tips

15 Tips for Awesomely Effective Self-Editing

April 9, 2015 by Deina Leave a Comment

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Note: NONE of this will ever replace the expertise of an experienced, professional proofreader or editor. You should never forego professional editing services if you want to stand out and be taken seriously as an author. However, these tips can help you get your manuscript in tip-top shape before you send it off to red-pen purgatory–so […]

Filed Under: Editing, Writing Tips Tagged With: editing tips, editing your own story, professional editing, self-publishing, write like a pro, writing advice, writing tips

VIDEO: Diversity in Books: Gender Edition

April 4, 2015 by Deina Leave a Comment

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Hey, everyone! Last week, I made a video talking about the need for racially diverse characters in fantasy and science fiction novels. It is a part of the “#WeNeedDiverseBooks” theme that I’m doing over the next few weeks. If you haven’t heard of this social media movement, go on twitter and do a search for […]

Filed Under: Vlogging Tagged With: gender identity in fiction, gender in books, LGBTQ characters, writing advice, writing tips

7 Ways NOT to Start Your Story

April 2, 2015 by Deina Leave a Comment

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Disclaimer: I know there are always exceptions to these rules. You don’t have to let me know that it’s been done successfully before–I know it has. But I also know that the majority of us can’t pull this off; that people are tired of these cliches, and even if you do something brilliant with your […]

Filed Under: Writing Tips Tagged With: infodump, overshare, write like a pro, writing advice, writing tips

VIDEO: Why I Like Short Stories and Flash Fiction–And a Few Writing Tips!

March 13, 2015 by Deina Leave a Comment

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Hey, everyone! It’s been a little bit since I have shared a vlog with you, but here I am. In honor of our blog tour we’re putting together over at The Short Story and Flash Fiction Society, I wanted to put together a video talking about why I enjoy short stories and flash fiction. We’re […]

Filed Under: Short Story Flash Fiction Society, Vlogging, Writing Tips Tagged With: flash fiction, short stories, short story flash fiction society, writing advice, writing tips

14 Common Misconceptions About Writing

February 9, 2015 by Deina 6 Comments

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You’ve just told someone you’re a writer. Now they’re starting to ask questions.
These are 14 of the observations about writing I hate the most–and they’re actually common misconceptions.

Filed Under: General updates, Self-Publishing Tagged With: grumbles, misconceptions about writing, pet peeves, writing advice

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