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Self-publishing: Lessons Learned #2

Please be advised that this is not a sure-fire ‘how to’ guide on self-publishing but merely an anecdotal account of my experience, together with some do’s and don’ts and lots of links that you might...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #1

THE HALLMARKS OF GREAT WRITING A Sound Premise and Compelling Themes Congratulations—you have defined the genre of your writing project, are creating a bond with your characters, and the plot is...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #2

THE HALLMARKS OF GREAT WRITING A Sound Premise and Compelling Themes Last week, I discussed the need to identify your story’s themes in order to construct a sound premise that will convince both an...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #3

THE HALLMARKS OF GREAT WRITING A Sound Premise and Compelling Themes In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Kim Wright. Kim’s bio Kim has...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #4

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Kathleen...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #5

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Mary...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #6

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like to review the much loved memoir, The...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #7

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the series on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Paige...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #8

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Susan...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #9

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Laura...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #10

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Madeline...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #11

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Carol...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #12

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Trudi...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #13

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Patricia...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #14

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming novelist...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #15

Author’s Bio Born in Edinburgh, the second son of a Scottish soldier, Ian Mathie has played many roles in his life: child of Africa and the Far East, Royal Air Force pilot, rural development officer in...

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What is the Gist of Your Story? #17

A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Sonia Marsh....

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The Gist of a Great Blog Series

First of all, please accept my apology for nearly a month-long blogging hiatus due to our annual vacation. It was a welcome break after a harsh winter and a hectic year so far; and I got to indulge in...

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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #1

Definition The term ‘magic realism’ came into being by way of Germany’s post-Expressionist painters using peculiar techniques for depicting the ordinary world as if seen through a mysterious lens. The...

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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #2

Background Literary magic realism originated in Latin America when writers traveling to Europe were exposed to the art movement of the time in cultural hubs like Paris and Berlin. The term seems to...

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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #3

Characteristics The ‘magic’ in magic realism is brought about by the narrator shifting his here-and-now perspective to represent the unconscious. In doing so, he effortlessly morphs the story to depict...

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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #4

Comparisons Magic realism is not ONE thing to ALL writers or readers—rather, think about it as some type of writing that’s determined by a narrator’s leaning toward the Latin American, European or...

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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #5

Debate As always, when ‘critics’ enter the literary arena, contention follows. There seems to be as much of a war of words on what is magic realism? as on where/how did it originate? According to the...

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