Snare 17 - Set Him Free

Do you want to know more about Alice's conversation with Charlie? How are Edward and Bella going to spend their last moments together? Chapter 17 is ready: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8955111/17/ Camilla's short poem (SatinCoveredSteel helped to translate it): Al profiler la veggentetutto svela immantinente:se il vampir libereràla sua vita salverà. On the spot, the psychic vampirereveals all to the profiler.If he sets the vampire free,His own existence spared will be. The new chapter is due to be posted in two weeks. Reviewers...

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Let's talk about "The Chaperone" by Laura Moriarty (guest post by Momatu)

Momatu is the well-known author of I Remain, Yours, where she did a lot of historical research. Today she's telling us more about Laura Moriarty's novel, The Chaperone. Novel synopsis: The New York Times bestseller and the USA Today #1 Hot Fiction Pick for the summer, The Chaperone is a captivating novel about the woman who chaperoned an irreverent Louise Brooks to New York City in 1922 and the summer that would change them both. Don't miss it because... If you're interested in the 20's...

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Writing Lab: What J.K. Rowling Can Teach About Writing

I've been spending the last months enjoying the whole Harry Potter Saga. I fell in love with the books, to the point that I now call "Happy Potter" the time I can spend reading them and dreaming about Hogwarts. This inspiring article by Michelle V. Rafter offers 10 good reasons why J. K. Rowling's works are precious not just for millions of readers around the world, but also for writers. Happy writing! - Raum 10 Things J.K. Rowling Taught Me About Writing (by Michelle V. Rafter) Here’s what Rowling and my Harry Potter experience...

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Let's talk about "Twenties Girl" by Sophie Kinsella

I love this book! I enjoyed it so much I devoured it in two days. The plot is intriguing, and it made me laugh several times. But it made me cry as well for Sadie.   Women in the Twenties Who's Sadie? Let's read the synopsis: Lara has always had an overactive imagination. Now she wonders if she is losing her mind. Normal twenty-something girls just don’t get visited by ghosts! But inexplicably, the spirit of Lara’s great aunt Sadie – in the form of a bold, demanding Charleston-dancing...

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Writing Lab: What Successful People Do With the First Hour of Their Work Day

Many writers complain because distractions ruin their writing schedule or their day. I hope this article will help them. I've found there are many mistakes I make. And you? Happy writing! - Raum What Successful People Do With The First Hour Of Their Work Day (by Kevin Purdy) How much does the first hour of every day matter? As it turns out, a lot.  It can be the hour you see everything clearly, get one real thing done, and focus on the human side of work rather than your task list.  Remember when you used to have...

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Snare 16 -- Exception

Things between Edward and Bella are progressing. Chapter 16 features them opening up: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8955111/16/ Camilla's short poem (SatinCoveredSteel helped to translate it): Può fuggire il prigionierose non fosse per il fierosentimento che ha per Belladel suo cuore ormai la stella. The prisoner could run away, but fierce passion o'er him holds sway, passion for the woman who is his heart's star, through and through. The new chapter is due to be posted in two weeks. Reviewers get a little gif...

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S... University - An Initiative by Project Team Beta @ProjectTeamBeta

Do you want to improve your writing process when it comes to hot scenes? Project Team Beta has what you need! Since 2010, the fabulous staff at PTB has organized lessons and workshops with many writers from the fandom. This year your teachers are: LayAtHomeMom, LuckyStar815, prettykittyartist, Plummy, jayhawkbb, TeamSmella, Gemgirl65, and Raum. My lesson has been posted today: Transitioning Into a Sex Scene: http://projectteambeta.com/smut-university-2013-transitioning-into-sex-scenes-by-raumtweet/ If you have any question about...

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Writing Lab: Get Into the Writing Habit @projectteambeta

Do you have a writing habit? Can you always focus on your writing or do you think you need help to improve? I've just joined this initiative by Project Team Beta: Get Into the Writing Habit: http://projectteambeta.com/writers-resources/crash-course-get-into-the-writing-habit/ I'm just at the beginning, and I'm curious to see the results I'll get! Would you sign up with me?  Happy Writing! - Raum...

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