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Writer Q & A: Should I write a story based on real life, or make it up?

By on January 21, 2013 in 4. Writer’s Life, Inspiration and Life Coaching, 6. Search by Series:, Encourage Me!, Susan May Warren, Writers Q &A, Writing, Writing Life

Hello Friends and welcome to our new Monday series – Writer Q & A with Susie May (okay, I thought the rhyme was fun, I admit it). But this year I’m answering the hundreds of questions we get every year at MBT – trying to help you figure out this writing journey. This week’s question is: Should I write a story based on real life…or should I make it up?  Great question, and we talk about the difference of Memoirs and Novels in this short video. Hope you enjoy it -and should you have any questions about the writing life, email them to:  info@mybooktherapy.com! We’ll do our best to answer them. Would you prefer to listen to this on your MP3? Here you go! Audio Version Have a great writing […]

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A New Year of Success, Part Three: Love Adversity

By on January 19, 2013 in Editing Basics, Reba Hoffman

I know. You want to hit the delete button right now. There’s nothing fun about the problems you face in life and you don’t mind telling me I’ve lost my marbles for even thinking it. I get it. I really do but, since I’ve been around the block a few times, I’ve learned something very important that I want to share with you: Adversity Rocks! There is a depth of wisdom you gain by staring in the face of adversity that you cannot get any other way. What’s more, you cannot give your characters what you know nothing about. Adversity is the gateway to success. If it weren’t for adversity, what would you bring to the table that was uniquely you? Lots of people can write really well. But only […]

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Feature Fiction Friday Presents: Rachel Hauck

By on January 18, 2013 in Featured Fiction, Rachel Hauck

Howdy Folks! With this year’s Frasier contest right around the corner, let’s acknowledge someone who has made it possible. Introducing Rachel Hauck  and her new book Once Upon a Prince. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your story? Once Upon a Prince, the first novel in the Royal Wedding series by bestselling author Rachel Hauck, treats you to a modern-day fairy tale. Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great romance or being treated like a princess—just to marry the man she has loved for twelve years. But life isn’t going according to plan. When her high-school-sweetheart-turned-Marine-officer breaks up instead of proposing, Susanna scrambles to rebuild her life. The last thing Prince Nathaniel expects to find on his American holiday to St. Simon’s Island is the queen of […]

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The Fairytale Code: Write a great story using Fairytale Elements

By on January 16, 2013 in 1. Discover your story, 2. Create Your Story, 6. Search by Series:, Rachel Hauck, Research, The Fairytale Code

One of the things we love to do at My Book Therapy is “break it down.” Just what does it take to write a great story? Fairytales capture our imagination in many ways. The art of creating worlds full of the supernatural, good verses evil and true love have been around since… well, The Garden. The elements of traditional fairytales are often found in fantasy and modern day science fiction. And of course, love stories. This week and next, I want to break down the technical fundamentals of a fairytale. You’ll see we use them in our “non fairytale” stories as well. Story world. All stories must have some story world, but those with a fairytale element, must have a rich, dynamic story world. The characters’ world must go beyond […]

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