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Intention vs. Reality in Writing

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

“But Your Honor, I intended to help that little old lady across the street. Her purse handle just happened to loop over my arm, and I didn’t realize it was there until I was several blocks away and that cop … Continue reading →

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End It Like an Olympian

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Strong endings are even more important than strong beginnings. Does that statement sound crazy to you? Especially since we’re constantly told that we need to grab readers in the first paragraph or two of the book in order to turn … Continue reading →

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How Do You Name Your Characters?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

The names you give your characters are more important than you may realize, but how easy is it to choose a name which creates the right impression of your character? Not so easy! Everyone has a different impression of common … Continue reading →

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What Makes Good YA (Young Adult) Fiction?

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Every genre has its own characteristics, and characters in novels each have their own personalities, accents, speech patterns, etc. It’s what distinguishes them from each other and makes each character unique, turning them into believable people. YA writing goes a … Continue reading →

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