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Solving the Mystery of Writing Step #4 and Farewell

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

In a previous post, found here http://blog.mormonletters.org/?p=4064 we discussed Solving the Mystery of Writing and Step #1 Finding Your Voice in my 6 Steps for Writing Success and Step #2 Write Every Day http://blog.mormonletters.org/?p=4700. Today I’m continuing with #4 Join … Continue reading →

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Tips for Bringing your Setting to Life

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

 David Farland often teaches writing workshops, and has trained a number of people who went on to become international bestselling authors—people like Brandon Sanderson in fantasy, Brandon Mull in middle-grade fiction, and Stephenie Meyer in young adult fiction.  He’s also … Continue reading →

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Writing Compelling Characters

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

This post is a blast from the past on my blog. I originally delved into this topic two years ago, here. Since I’m still doing revisions on my next novel, I’ve been looking at each character, examining them to make … Continue reading →

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Making More Time to Write!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

I invited best-selling author and motivational speaker, Connie Sokol, to guest post today. She graciously agreed to share her secrets for making more time to write! I love her ideas and insight and hope you will too. For most female … Continue reading →

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Solving the Mystery of Writing Step #2

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

In a previous post, found here http://blog.mormonletters.org/?p=4064 we discussed Solving the Mystery of Writing and Step #1 Finding Your Voice. Today I’m continuing my 6 Steps for Writing Success with #2 Make Writing a Priority/Write Every Day If you’re going to … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Theory to Practice

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

For this month’s installment of Mysterious Doings, I’ve invited Braden Bell as a guest. I think his viewpoint is wonderful and I hope you enjoy what he has to share with us. Braden Bell I’ve always been intrigued by the … Continue reading →

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Too Much Mystery: The Fine Line Between Intriguing and Annoying

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

I’m happy to have a guest blogger this month–welcome Michael Young! Too Much Mystery: The Fine Line Between Intriguing and Annoying by Michael Young No matter what genre of story you are writing, you probably want to throw a little … Continue reading →

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Getting a Book to Press

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

I’ve been wading through edits and revisions for the past few months to prepare my next novel, Caller ID to go to press. It’s heading out next week so my publisher will be ready to get it on bookstore shelves … Continue reading →

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The Balancing Act

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Rachelle Christensen

As a writer, I’m reminded daily of the amount of discipline it takes to get those words on the page. It’s tough to carve out time to write each day. Frankly, it’s tough to carve out time to get a … Continue reading →

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Mystery of NaNoWriMo Unveiled

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Rachelle Christensen

This month celebrates the frenzied craze of writing known as NaNoWriMo. I’m a WriMo and some of you might be asking, What is a WriMo? Let me share. NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month and it takes place each … Continue reading →

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