Writers’ rules, rules, rules?

"There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." W. Somerset Maugham Similar thoughts are applied to comedy, theater, even to relationships. P.T. Barnum's solution: "There are two rules. One: always leave them wanting more..." Of course, Maugham meant "writing a successful novel", however success is defined. The modern aspiring …

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Liebster Blog Award(s)

(Not the Oscars... but very, very close! Prepare for an acceptance speech!) I stand here today, honored to receive not one, but TWO, Liebster Blog Award Nominations! "What is this award?", you ask? The Liebster Blog Award is given to up-and-coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. “Liebster” is German for “favorite”. Hence this award …

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