Author: Ms. Mary
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Boox, Kobo, and Bigme: 3 E-Readers That Beat Kindle Colorsoft
If the doubtful ethics of Amazon have been annoying you lately, welcome to the club! We have jackets. We also have great news. Although Kindle has been synonymous with ‘e-reader’ for many years, Kobo, Boox, and Bigme have caught up and now offer e-readers that may be superior to Kindle in many areas. You don’t even need to…
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7 Practical Tips to Help Writers Struggling with Depression and Low Motivation
Writing is not always a day at the amusement park, and when you’re feeling discouraged or depressed, so… There will be times – whether they are caused by work or other things in life – that you’ll find yourself deserted in the middle of your dreamland, surrounded by litter, collapsed and overgrown rides, graffiti-covered buildings.…
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You Don’t Have to Finish Every Book You Start
Reading a book is a choice. When I see angry book reviews, I wonder why someone wasted so many hours being hurt by something they could’ve just stopped at any time. You invest time and money in exchange for experiences, sensations, emotions, and ideas. But if the story doesn’t fulfil its end of the deal,…
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So, You Want to Write a Book? Honest Advice for Aspiring Authors
Well, the first thing you must know is that there are no rules for creating a good story, no matter what some people say. No single standard or model can guarantee a perfect text, and many wonderful stories were written outside of established patterns. In the past, there were no theories to guide storytellers on…
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Beyond Perfection: The Enduring Impact of Flawed Characters
I don’t write characters to be loved. I write characters as if they were someone you could meet in a Starbucks line on any Monday morning. I guess that’s why so many people have hated my debut book’s main character, Mia. Mia is an inexperienced, impulsive teenager who makes a lot of bad decisions. Thus,…