Category Archives: Fiction

Writing Workshop Lesson 3: Characters

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Sarah

Workshop Introduction Characters Exotic names are okay in certain genres, but not all. For example, the name Chesapeake Divine would work in a romance novel, but not as well in a children’s story. Beware of using complicated or hard-to-pronounce character … Continue reading →

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Writing Workshop Lesson 2: Fiction Genres

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Sarah

Workshop Introduction Fiction Genres There are many genres and subgenres, with lots of cross-over between genres. Many stories could fit into several different genres, although they are usually marketed in the one they have the strongest connection to. Most authors … Continue reading →

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Writing Workshop Lesson 1: Elements of a Good Story

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Sarah

Workshop Introduction Elements of a Good Story There are seven basic elements to any good story. As you read through these elements, think of your favorite stories (books, movies, etc.) and how they embody each one. 1. Theme or moral … Continue reading →

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Free Online Writing Workshop

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sarah

Welcome to our free online writing workshop. Beginning next week, we’ll be presenting one lesson here each Wednesday—a total of 10 lessons. Each lesson includes at least one exercise designed to reinforce the topic of that lesson and to help … Continue reading →

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Free Kindle Edition!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Sarah

Do you like free stuff? C’mon, of course you do. Who doesn’t? Friday, 21 September 2012, is your chance to pick up a copy of the Kindle edition of The Storm is Coming: An Anthology. This free promotion will last … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the winner!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Sarah

Congratulations to RC Butler, the winner of the drawing for a paperback copy of The Storm is Coming: An Anthology! RC was chosen through the roll of a virtual die from among the six unique commenters on the giveaway blog … Continue reading →

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The Storm is here!

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Sarah

And you can win a free paperback copy! Announcing the release of The Storm is Coming: An Anthology. Storms can come out of a clear blue sky, or they can build over a long period. They can take many forms, … Continue reading →

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Call for Submissions

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Sarah

Submissions are now open for an as-yet untitled character-based Sleeping Cat Books anthology to be published in the fall of 2012. This anthology will be a black and white paperback edition and an ebook edition of short fiction. We will … Continue reading →

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Pre-order “The Storm is Coming” anthology

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Sarah

Storms can come in many forms, but they’re all terribly destructive. From a tornado or hurricane that can destroy all your belongings, to an abusive spouse who can destroy your sense of well-being, to human actions that can destroy an … Continue reading →

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Win a $100 Amazon gift card!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Sarah

We’re looking for supporters for our upcoming spring anthology. To that end, for every $5 you donate through the PayPal donation widget on the anthology page, you’ll receive one chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. See the page … Continue reading →

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