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Janet L Shaw - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Writing is my life and my passion. My first book, 'Beyond the Red Door', a memoir, was published in 2004 by Allen & Unwin (Australia). After the first print run sold out, I decided to self-publish, which turned out to be a very rewarding exercise.
After that first sweet taste of becoming a published author, I turned my hand to writing fiction, both for children and young adults. To date, I have three novels just ... [More]
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- How to Write That Elusive Synopsis
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] When writers are asked to pen a synopsis of their novel, their immediate reaction is to crumple into a heap on the floor and start wailing. So what are the blocks to synopsis-writing, and what goes in a synopsis?
- Avoiding Plot Conveniences When Writing Crime and Mystery Novels
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Have you ever reached the end of a gripping crime or mystery novel and found yourself exclaiming, 'Huh? How did that happen?'. This is known as a convenient plot device, and you'll be amazed how many authors fall into this trap.
- Self-Publishing - Necessity Rather Than Choice?
[Writing-and-Speaking:Publishing] In the past, authors viewed self-publishing as vanity press. Is this a fair assessment? And in these tough economic times, with publishers fearing reduced sales, will it become more of an option?
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