BOOK REVIEW | No Legal Grounds

No Legal Grounds
by James Scott Bell

When attorney Sam Trask receives an email out of the blue from someone he knew briefly in college, he has know idea how this blast from the past will affect his present day life. In no mood for a reunion, Sam chooses to ignore the message from Nicky Oberlin and concentrate on more important matters.

Dialogue

dialogue_thumb[2] Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue by Gloria Kempton

How do some writers craft conversation so authentic, it feels like they’ve been eavesdropping? What’s the secret behind getting characters to talk to each other? How can writers make their dialogue sing?

Answers to all of these questions and more can be found in Gloria Kempton’s in-depth look at this crucial component of fiction. Readers will learn how to create dialogue that sizzles, with tips on:

Creating dialogue for specific genres
Bringing characters to life with revealing dialogue
Identifying and fixing common dialogue problems

Each chapter features numerous examples of successful dialogue drawn from bestselling novels, and chapter-ending exercises help readers apply the lessons learned. This is one book that will get readers talking!
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Description & Setting

Description & Setting (Write Fiction series)
by Ron Rozelle

For a story to be successful, it must come alive on the page. With Description & Setting, writers learn how to make every detail count as they create believable people, places and events. Another book in the popular Write Great Fiction series, this valuable reference:

Shows writers how to master the challenging–and often overlooked–subjects of description and setting
Offers hands-on action-and-results exercises that allow readers to incorporate lessons into their own work
Provides busy writers with accessible information through sidebars, exercises, checklists and more

With clear examples from popular fiction and tips for specific genres, bringing a story to life has never been this easy or this fun.

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Checking Out Windows Live Writer

Do you have multiple blogs? Windows Live Writer maybe the perfect solution for you.

I run all my Web sites with WordPress now and there are quite a few dashboards to keep up with for the various sections.

About a year ago, I downloaded Windows Live Writer and I have to admit I didn’t really like it. When I posted blog entries, the postings didn’t work well with my blog layout. So, I basically forgot about the software and posted blog entries as usual – through my many dashboards.

I decided this past weekend to try Windows Live Writer again after running across an ad. What an improvement! This is the best product I’ve seen Microsoft create in a long time!

I’m a Winner!

Okay, it’s not that special, but I feel special.

Over at Camy Tang’s Story Sensei blog, I won Sally Stuart’s Guide to Getting Published.

Every Writer Needs One Book that Jump-Starts a Writing Career. This Book Is It.

In this one-stop writing resources, Sally Stuart will tell you how to:

•Find the publisher you want
•Write a professional query letter or book proposal
•Approach and work with editors
•Decipher copyright and tax laws
•Negotiate contracts
•Manage the writing life
•Set up a home office
•Develop your book and article ideas

With practical tips and anecdotes, technical details and legal helps, this essential compendium provides the information every writer needs to get in print and stay in print. Whether you are just beginning or you have been published for years and want to polish up on a few fine points, this is your guide to publishing success.

To learn more about Camy’s Story Sensei Services, click here.

Plot & Structure

I have quite a few books in this series on my shelf. Plot & Structure was the first writing craft book I read. I found it to be an excellent jump starter for brainstorming and expanding ideas. — Ty

Plot & Structure
by James Scott Bell

The second book in the Write Great Fiction series, Plot & Structure offers clear and concise information on creating a believable and engaging plot that readers can’t resist. Written by award-winning thriller and suspense author James Scott Bell, this handy instruction guide provides:

Easy-to-understand techniques on every aspect of plotting and structure, from brainstorming story ideas to building scenes, and from using subplots to crafting knock-out endings
Engaging exercises, perfect for writers at any level and at any stage in their novel
Practical and encouraging guidance from one of the most respected writers publishing today

Full of diagrams, plot brainstormers, and examples from popular novels, mastering plot and structure has never been so simple.

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Do you love Christian fiction?

Then join us for the ACFW booksigning on September 22nd from 1:30-2:30 at the Dallas Addison Quorum Marriott, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. Click on the picture below to see the flier. Hope you can join us!

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