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Author: J.W. Spencer

Jumpstart Your Short Story Series: The First 5 Essential Steps

Jumpstart Your Short Story Series: The First 5 Essential Steps

Posted by | Mar 19, 2024 | |

To write a successful short story series, start with a core concept, encompassing genre, theme, setting, and characters. Outline the series arc, considering linked elements and overarching character development. Craft a contained but intriguing first story, focus on a few characters, and draft without seeking perfection. Read acclaimed authors’ works for inspiration and begin with a single short story to hone your skills. The journey is both imaginative and enjoyable.

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AI Assistants: Your New Best Friend for Content Creation

AI Assistants: Your New Best Friend for Content Creation

Posted by | Feb 28, 2024 | |

In the evolving publishing industry, the shift from print to digital has been significant, with AI now aiding content creation. Demonstrating Google’s Gemini Advanced, the author highlights the tool’s value in research, brainstorming, and editing without threatening human creativity. Effective prompt engineering is crucial for AI’s success, ensuring accuracy and aiding, not replacing, human writers.

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Ready, Set, Write! How to Lay the Groundwork for Your Novel

Ready, Set, Write! How to Lay the Groundwork for Your Novel

Posted by | Feb 28, 2024 | , |

Writing a novel involves several steps, including garnering inspiration, shaping your narrative, organizing thoughts, researching, and remaining passionate. This guide outlines essential techniques: capturing ideas, developing characters, building worlds, plotting, and authenticating details. Embrace the unique journey, tailor the process to personal style, and engage with a writing community for support. The end goal is to create a cohesive, compelling story.

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You Yolking? A Hilarious History of the Humble Boiled Egg (Plus Grandma’s Secret Weapon!)

You Yolking? A Hilarious History of the Humble Boiled Egg (Plus Grandma’s Secret Weapon!)

Posted by | Feb 1, 2024 | |

JW from Mountain Dog Pack explores the colorful history of boiled eggs, detailing their global presence since 7000 BC and regional twists like Scotland’s mahogany hue eggs and Morocco’s spiced versions. He debunks peeling myths, advocating a tapping method and a touch of baking soda in boiling water for easy peeling. JW infuses humor and invites egg-centric anecdotes from the community.

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