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Part 3: THOSE SNEAKY RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS: Who wrote the 1635 version of “A Relation of Maryland”?

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Char of inkydancestudios

Imagine this: It’s England, the year, 1635. You’ve angered some notable Protestants along with the king’s men.You need to leave because you’re Catholic, and now they’re searching for you. A friend whispers in your ear for you to hurry down … Continue reading →

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What You Don’t Say Tells Another Story: The Power of Subtext in Writing

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Char of inkydancestudios

Facial expression, misdirection, avoidance, double meaning, body language, and quips, are some of the ways to use subtext. How fun for your readers when you let them take part in writing your story. Think about it. If you haven’t spelled … Continue reading →

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What Walking Tells About You.

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Char of inkydancestudios

The walking gait of your ancestors frequently indicated their vocation or place in society. A townsman might demonstrate a quickness of step and there’s the gentleman’s swagger. Yet the sheepherder needs a lithe or nimble stride compared to the flatfooted … Continue reading →

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Envy Describes Your Friendships

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Char of inkydancestudios

Last June, Psychology Today published an article about two types of envy. This link from their blog describes a not so pretty picture of two best friends dealing with envy. I rarely read magazines because I’m not interested in the … Continue reading →

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Seven Ways . . . To Leave Your Loved Ones in The Cold

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Char of inkydancestudios

Seven Ways (or five or three) to Improve Your Character Studies, Seven Ways to Improve Your Plot Development, or Seven Ways to Make Your Manuscript a Best Seller: These type of articles seem to be a trend. After all, how … Continue reading →

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KNEW

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Char of inkydancestudios

Keep a notebook. Notice little things. Extrapolate to larger world. Watch for opportunity. Did you ever laugh at a small bird chasing a huge bird?  Did it remind you of maybe a little Volkswagen Bug chasing a Mac truck?  Pretty … Continue reading →

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