Credible Scientific Research: Importance of sources

Basics of Scientific Research What is scientific research and why it is necessary? Well, to research is to…

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Backstory Different From Revelation

We discussed revelation and its importance in writing in the previous episode. In this episode, JoEllen Nordstrom…

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Timing of a Scene in Fiction Writing

In this chapter, Kristina Stanley from Fictionary and JoEllen Nordstrom discusses the timing of a scene and its…

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Self-Editing with JoEllen

  Self-editing is the process of correcting errors, improving structure, and fine-tuning word choice in your…

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Story Element: Location

Choosing a location can have a big impact on writing a story.  In this episode, Kristina Stanley from Fictionary…

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How Kobo Writing Life Helps Writers with Tara Cremin

  With Kobo Writing Life, you are in charge of your writing,  you have complete control over your rights,…

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Copy Editing with Lisa Lepki

One of the most difficult parts of becoming a writer is copy editing. But now, it is made easier and efficient…

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What is a Research Thesis?

The research thesis is a full-length report that focuses your ideas, perspectives, and research on a given topic or…

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What is Reader Knowledge Gained in a Novel?

In this episode, Kristina Stanley and JoEllen Nordstrom will talk about the element called the Reader Knowledge…

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Story Editing on Fictionary with Kristina Stanley

Without an editor, you won't necessarily see those things that are there, or you won't think that they need fixing.…

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How to Edit the Scenes of Your Book

Let’s review what an editor looks for when evaluating your scenes. This is the methodical method of how to edit the…

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How Editors Work to Strengthen Every Scene

  Structural editing of scenes in fiction writing may be a new concept to many writers. In the past,…

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Action and Sequel Scenes in Fiction Writing

  Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom to talk about action and sequel scenes and their…

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Various Ways of Quoting a Book or Dialogue

Quoting a book within your own writing isn’t as hard to do as some writers may think, and it’s essential to…

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Book Editing Made Easy – Session 4 of 4

Thank you for joining the fourth and last session of our webinars series "Book Editing Made Easy"! Workshop #4 -…

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Middle and Climax of a Scene in Fiction Writing

Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom to talk about the importance of the middle and climax of…

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How To Write A PhD Dissertation

If you’re currently taking a PhD, then you’ll know how long it takes to develop years of research, and now you’re…

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Is Passive Voice Really All Bad?

In this episode, Hayley Milliman the content lead for ProWritingAid joins JoEllen Nordstrom and they are going to…

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Book Editing Made Easy – Session 3 of 4

Thank you for joining the third session of our webinars series "Book Editing Made Easy"! Workshop #3 - Edit Your…

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Flashbasks in Fiction Writing

In this episode, Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom to talk about flashbacks in fiction…

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Self Editing Tips To Improve your Manuscript

Self-editing is usually the next step for a writer after you’ve finished the story you’ve agonized over for months,…

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Book Editing Made Easy – Session 2 of 4

Thank you for joining the second session of our webinars series "Book Editing Made Easy"! Workshop #2 - Basic…

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Locate and Fix Hidden Verbs

In this episode, Hayley Milliman joins JoEllen Nordstrom as they talk about locating and fixing hidden…

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Backstory Different From Revelation

We discussed revelation and its importance in writing in the previous episode. In this episode, JoEllen Nordstrom…

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