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Your Genre Is A Promise To Your Reader
Writers often mislabel their work, believing it fits a certain genre, which can lead to reader disappointment. Genre serves as the foundational promise of a story, guiding expectations. For example, a dystopian tale marketed as a romance can confuse audiences. A four-step diagnostic approach helps authors identify their true genre: define the A-plot, determine the…
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Perfectionism Is Not A Strategy
Let’s get one thing straight right now. As a beta reader, I don’t expect your draft to be perfect. In fact, if you send me something you claim is perfect, my internal alarms don’t just go off, they scream, siren-like, through the halls of my editorial mind. Why? Because that’s not what a beta draft…
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Your Setting Isn’t A HookH
The post discusses the common mistake of writers focusing on atmospheric descriptions without connecting them to characters’ emotions and actions, which fails to engage readers. While world-building is important, it must serve the narrative by reflecting character struggles and conflicts, turning mere decoration into meaningful tension. Effective storytelling requires readers to bond with characters who…
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Welcome To Maria’s Corner!
Maria Acosta Ramirez, founder of MAR Literary Services, aims to empower authors through guidance, craft tips, and resources. With a Bachelor of Arts in English and experience in various literary forms, she offers insights into the writing process and practical strategies to help writers realize their stories’ potential for greatness. Continue Reading Welcome To Maria’s…
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