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Writing Tips For Great Scenes

Writing Tips For Great Scenes

On February 8, 2019 By K.M. Allan70 Comments

If the thought of writing a novel freaks you out, first, know you're not alone. Second, this seemingly huge task is not as overwhelming as you think it is. Sure, you have to come up with characters, plot lines, unique ideas, master show, don't tell, and learn how to use commas properly. And it could take …

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Invoking The Five Senses

Invoking The Five Senses

On October 5, 2018 By K.M. Allan42 Comments

When it comes to writing, the deeper the connection you can make with the reader, the better off your book will be. I’ve talked about this in the last two blogs posts (How To Write In Deep POV and How To Master Show, Don’t Tell, for those playing at home), and how using these writing …

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K.M. Allan

K.M. Allan

YA writer and blogger. Author of The Blackbirch Series, The Beginning, The Dark Half, and The Ritual (books 1, 2 & 3) are out now! I'm also an identical twin, but not the evil one.

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