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Month: October 2014

October 31, 2014 JES HaysBlatherings

Blathering: Halloween and Fall

This is my favorite time of the year! I love the weather – not too hot, not too cold – and I love that feeling in the air, the one […]

October 30, 2014 JES HaysShort-Shorts

Short-Short: Write the Perfect Query Letter

In honor of my upcoming task, HERE’S a link to the Writer’s Digest guide to writing the perfect query letter.

October 29, 2014 JES HaysBlatherings

Blathering: Edits

The manuscript is back from the copy editor already! I think that’s a good thing. She said it was a good story, and this is a PhD in English, so […]

October 28, 2014 JES HaysShort-Shorts

Short-Short: Writing Advice

HERE are some great quotes from the masters for you.  

October 27, 2014October 27, 2014 JES HaysFor You

For You: Emily on Our Lads

Thought I’d amuse you and post part of a chapter from Emily’s POV. You remember I deleted those chapters because the book was getting way too long… This is from […]

October 26, 2014 JES HaysShort-Shorts

Short-Short: Tips and Tricks for Writing Fast

HERE’S a great article on writing fast (and professionally)!

October 25, 2014 JES HaysShort-Shorts

Short-Short: Character Writing Tips

HERE’S a good tip sheet to see if your characters make the grade!

October 24, 2014 JES HaysShort-Shorts

Short-Short: 34 Writing Tips

HERE’S a link to a good writing tip page – 34 tips to make you a better writer!

October 23, 2014 JES HaysBlatherings

Blathering: Edits

Draft #2 is off to the editor for the last check-up before I start on the query letters. This is someone who’s never read anything by me before, so it […]

October 21, 2014 JES HaysShort-Shorts

Short-Short: Boost Blog Traffic

HERE’S a link to a good blog that teaches you how to boost your blog traffic

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