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5 Surprising Keys to Overcoming an Introvert’s Biggest Fear, Courtesy of Stuart Smalley and…

How an SNL character and a basketball legend helped this introverted lawyer conquer the courtroom

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Introvert using daily affirmations to help her overcome fear of public speaking

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Captivate Readers with Powerful Words — Ditch Filter Words and Ignite Your Story

Unleash the hidden potential of your writing by eliminating weak language and crafting vivid prose

4 min readApr 1, 2024

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From Poop to Perfection — A Writer’s Guide to Transforming Your First Draft

Harness the Power of Feedback with Beta Readers and Critique Partners

5 min readApr 18, 2024

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Fly holding nose over smelly book.

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5 Secret Techniques for Masterful Foreshadowing in Your Manuscript

Unlock the Power of Subtle Hints and Misdirection to keep your Readers Captivated

4 min readApr 29, 2024

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Foreshadowing with Renly Baratheon and Loras Tyrell

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Enlist in the Grammar Army — Defeat “Word Crimes” with Weird Al

Become a Soldier in the Fight Against Poor Grammar and Learn the Rules of Language from the King of Pop Parodies

3 min readApr 19, 2024

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Soldier Yelling

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Spice, Spark, and Everything in Between. Writing Memorable Love Interests in Speculative Fiction

4 Key Components I Rely on to Create Love Stories That Stand Out

4 min readApr 25, 2024

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Spice, Spark, and Everything in Between. Writing Memorable Love Interests in Speculative Fiction

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Venom, Vendors, and Veteran Performers: Inside Alabama’s Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo

Embark on a journey through one of the South’s most bizarre and beloved events

3 min readApr 21, 2024

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Snake in cowboy hat.

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The Fiction Writer’s Den

Faerelm Isle — A Traveler’s Guide to the Derelict Isle and its Dazzling Secret

Exploring the Most Inhospitable of Travel Destinations

6 min readApr 19, 2024

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Rock formations in a turquise sea

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Fueling Your Sci-Fi Universe with Real Science

Discover How Scientific Concepts Can Launch Your Cosmic Adventures to New Galaxies

5 min readApr 15, 2024

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Fueling Your Sci-Fi Universe with Real Science

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Steal GRRM’s Secret — Use History as a Basis for Your Fantasy Stories

Unlock Real-World Inspiration for Captivating Fantasy

6 min readApr 9, 2024

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S A Holmes

S A Holmes

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Lover of stories. Fantasy and Science Fiction Writer. Attorney. Husband and Dad. The foregoing list is not in order of importance. :) Find me at S-A-Holmes.com

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