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Elizabeth Sims (@esimsauthor) is a bestselling author and writing authority. Booklist described her crime fiction "as smart as it is compelling," and Crimespree magazine praises her "strong voice and wonderful characters." A contributing editor at Writer's Digest magazine, Elizabeth's craft-of-writing advice has appeared in those pages since 2006, and she's a sought-after speaker at conferences around the U.S. When time permits she coaches aspiring writers individually and through workshops. She loves to help fledgling authors find their wings!
20 Reasons Why Everybody Should Write Short Stories
Image: a neon sign reading "Less Is More" is mounted on a roughly-finished wall.
From appealing to short attention spans to offering no-fuss ways to play in another sandbox, short story writing has many ...
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4 Methods for Developing Any Idea Into a Great Story
developing ideas into stories
How do great authors develop stunning narratives, break from tradition, and advance the form of their fiction? They take whatever ...
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Internal Dialogue: The Greatest Tool for Gaining Reader Confidence
internal dialogue
The greatest tool for gaining reader confidence is internal dialogue—because when a character reveals his thoughts, he’s confiding in the ...
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To Be Great, Strive to Be Ordinary
You've Got a Book in You by Elizabeth Sims
The following guest post from Elizabeth Sims is adapted from her newest book, You've Got a Book in You, from ...
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