Why Writers Need Surprises and how to find them.

“Magic is the stunning art of surprising your audience so that nothing else surprises them.” ― Amit Kalantri           Surprises are the secret sauce for cooking up great novels. If you’re wondering about how and why to add surprises in your writing,the following authors give insight into the reasons for the…

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3 Travel Books to inspire writers to soar like Ann Patchett

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”  Henry Miller               If you’re dreaming of becoming a writer or if you’re a polished, established author, you may feel empty of new ideas or inspiration.  In either situation, are you struggling for that sparkle of…

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Are you a book lover who loves the earth? Why not take a green literary vacation?

Green Travel Benefits Finding enjoyment with a vacation that offers extra benefits is the best part of Eco-Friendly travel. You’re probably a green traveler if you want more meaningful, challenging, and adventurous experiences in your travels with sensitivity and responsibility for the environment and the local cultures. I consider myself Eco-Friendly since I like to…

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Yes, Robert Louis Stevenson can awaken your childhood wonder.

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson Do you remember reading Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? His stories still live on the page, in the movies, on Broadway, and in our heart. Stevenson, a…

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