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The Unexpected

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

This is my favorite news team–Lane Luckie and Dia Wall. The only one not shown is Grant Dade, the weatherman/Friday chef. This morning team jives so well together that whenever one is missing or has been substituted, it throws the … Continue reading →

Setting Description and Tone

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Linda W. Yezak

At the beginning of your story, where is your character? What is she doing? What is going to happen to her? Questions one and two pertain to setting, question three pertains to tone, and presentation of both can go hand … Continue reading →

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Introducing Your Characters

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Linda W. Yezak

Some of the manuscripts I look at start with a whole lot of action performed by “he” and “she,” a pair just as full of life as the smiley faces in the picture. Whoever “he” and “she” are, they’re fighting … Continue reading →

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The SOTP Writer’s Guide to Thread Tying

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Linda W. Yezak

You’ve reached the end of your book. It’s time to wrap things up, tie the loose ends, weave the final golden threads into your tapestry. But something doesn’t wrap, doesn’t tie, and your work of art seems unfinished. Now what? … Continue reading →