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Author: Lori Devoti

Plotting a Book Made Easy

December 10, 2018 by Lori Devoti 1 Comment
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Plotting a book scares a lot of authors. Developing characters and planning a book outline intimidates a lot of writers as well. But, honestly, none of these things are scary. They’re fun. Really. The key to plotting a book, or planning a book outline, if that is how you prefer to think of it, is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Characters, Plotting, Writing Craft Tagged: book outline, character development, plotting method

How to Write Book Blurbs that Sell

August 16, 2018 by Lori Devoti Leave a Comment
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I know you are here for some great and truly easy to use tips on how to write book blurbs that sell, but first, an admission… I have a degree in advertising. I worked for multiple newspapers helping small business owners develop ads and advertising campaigns. Then I became a traditionally published author and just … [Read more…]

Posted in: Marketing, Writing Business Tagged: book blurbs, book marketing, cover copy

Omniscient vs. Third Person Point of View, Which is it?

June 18, 2018 by Lori Devoti 2 Comments
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Fequently, I have writing students who think they are writing omniscient point of view or think they want to write omniscient point of view. Most often, the point of view they have is really a kind of messed up third person limited or even the much-dreaded head-hopping. So how are you supposed to know when considering … [Read more…]

Posted in: Point of View, Writing Craft Tagged: omniscient, third person

Setting the Scene in a Story

June 4, 2018 by Lori Devoti Leave a Comment
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You are reading along, a scene ends a new one begins and… Wait… Where am I? Who am I with? WHAT IS HAPPENING? I’m lost… Have you ever had this experience? If so, that writer was guilty of not setting the scene in their story or as I sometimes call it, not grounding the reader. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Scenes, Writing Craft, Writing Tips

What are Beats in Fiction Writing?

May 24, 2018 by Lori Devoti Leave a Comment
what are beats in fiction writing

Beats in Fiction Writing? Honestly, beats isn’t a term I use a lot, but it is a term I hear a lot, so I thought it would be good to define what beats in fiction are and why they matter. Beats in Fiction Writing Defined According to Sandra Scofield in her book, The Scene Book, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Scenes, Writing Craft, Writing Tips Tagged: Beats, scenes, writetip
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