Structure Of A Novel

Tell Me A Story

Is your story flagging? Something wrong but you're not sure what? Maybe the structure is at fault....

The Structure Of A Novel - Understanding Story Structure


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Chelsea Handler TV Show

Tell Me A Story - News

Chelsea Handler has apparently signed a contract to turn one of her books into a prime-time television series.

Chelsea is no stranger to news headlines - only recently she hit the headlines when alleged sex tapes of her were shown on the internet.

For more read - Chelsea Handler in Prime Time TV Show


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Tapping into your emotions

Tell Me A Story - Congratulations

Congratulations to Joe Mynhardt for his recent success. Joe - a fellow author on MWC had been talking on the forum about the best way of using emotions in writing. I put in my pennyworth and thought you might be interested as well.

"I think the secret of emotive writing is to tap into your own emotions and experiences, BUT apply them in a different slant.
Sometimes real experiences are too raw and we can't do them true justice on paper. In those circumstances it's better to write about something entirely different, yet still tap into the emotion we feel. In this way we give our work depth. For a greater feel for the subject read - The Fulfilling Fact - Emotional Influence.

Joe replied with - "Well said, AJ - and I guess I got it right, because I sent the story off yesterday and got an acceptance email today."

I wish Joe Mynhardt all the very best with his work. I love it when people find success. It gives everyone else encouragement too. So all of you out there still struggling, take heart. It CAN happen.



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New Author - Jill Schafer

Tell Me A Story - Dreams

For all of you out there who think it's never going to happen - take heart. Jill Schafer Godbersen had to put off serious writing until her kids were older. Now, it's partly because of her kids that her writing career has taken off.
Godbersen recently published her first three books – a novel and two books aimed at readers ages 6-10: “Dance With Me” and “My Dog is the Best.”
Godbersen initially wrote the children's books as personalized birthday presents for her own children. The books included their names and home in Ida Grove.
“After my family and friends read those books, they encouraged me to write them for everyone,” said Godbersen, who lives in Ida Grove with her husband and children.
So, she generalized them. The books now follow the fictitious Cooper family and are something that young readers living anywhere can read and enjoy.
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