Writing Series on Coach Talk Radio

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Writing Series on Coach Talk Radio Coach Talk Radio host, Sandra Beck and co-host, CAN president and best-selling author, Angela Breidenbach talk and teach about how to create a writing career in 13 episodes. Special guest stars include quite a few CAN member authors. Also on iTunes. Writer’s Series: Research Techniques Angela Breidenbach and Sandra Beck interview special guest star award-winning author, Lena Nelson Dooley, on research techniques. Lena hosts “The Lena Nelson Dooley Show” on the Along Came a Writer blog radio network. Writer’s Series: Marketing and Branding Angela Breidenbach discusses marketing and branding with host, Sandra Beck. Tips…

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SUBPLOTS: The Why, What, and How – Part II

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Wishing you a sunny Friday from Gail Gaymer Martin. Last month I talked about Subplots: The Why, What and How.  Part I on subplots covered the purpose for using a subplot and information about both internal and external types of subplots. Today the topic extends to Part II on Subplot Ideas.   Simply in review, the purpose of a subplot is: 1. Make the story more real. 2. Add greater conflict and tension. 3. Add interest by giving variety to the story —keeping this unpredictable. 4. Add texture by adding story layers — see the characters interacting with new characters and in…

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