eric amador
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My Personal Library
I don’t know of any writer who isn’t surrounded by their own personal library—be it physical or digital. Continue reading
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What’s in Your Writer’s Toolbox?
Writers don’t need much to do what they do best. All it takes is your big, beautiful, creative brain and something to write with. However, it doesn’t hurt to have a few extra tools in your toolbox. Continue reading
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My Story Was Rejected: 4 Lessons I Learned
Something I’m still trying to learn how to manage as a writer is rejection. If there is something I’ve been told to expect from my mentors, it’s rejection after rejection after rejection. And while I understand rejection is a part… Continue reading
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These are My Kind of People! Empowering Your Writing Through Community
As a writer, one of the most motiving experiences you can have is being a part of a community of other writers….If you are looking for some tips on how to find or start a community of your own, I… Continue reading
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Create a Soundtrack for Your Story
For nearly every project of mine, I create a soundtrack/playlist. Sometimes just for the story, other times for the characters themselves. Continue reading
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Using Writing to Explore the Unknown
Write what you know….Stories that are inspired and driven by personal life experiences can connect profoundly with readers. However, I also think it’s important to use writing as a tool to explore the unknown. How? Continue reading
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Where are You Inspiration? Why Can’t I Find You?
Inspiration for writing can hit us anywhere, which is why I recommend caring a journal around with you everywhere you go. However, inspiration can be evasive. There will be times when I’m sitting at my computer staring at the blinking… Continue reading
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Are You Talking to Me? Advice on Writing Dialogue
Dialogue is an important part of any story. It gives insight into the relationships between characters, it can reveal a lot about the speaker, and it can move the story forward—if it’s done correctly. Am I the most knowledgeable person… Continue reading
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May I Barrow Your Eyes? Re-Writing Your Story with Others
Alright, home stretch! Here we go! Last week I wrote about how writing the second draft of a story sucks. Haha, just kidding (kind of). Second drafts are all about piecing together the initial draft of the story you wrote,… Continue reading
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My Writing Process: From What was I thinking? to That doesn’t suck!
Last night I was working on the third draft of my latest short story, and I thought it might be interesting to share how I approach my drafting process. Is it the best/most effective? Probably not, but it’s a process… Continue reading
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