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We often think of writing purely as an art but when it comes to POV, there's definitely a science to it. When I first started writing I had no idea what POV was all about so I created a nifty POV cheat sheet to help me remember which was which. When other writers started raving about the cheat sheet, I knew I had to share it with my listeners on this podcast. For more info and show notes check out DIYMFA.com/008

We often think of writing purely as an art but when it comes to POV, there’s definitely a science to it. When I first started writing I had no idea what POV was all about so I created a nifty POV cheat sheet to help me remember which was which. When other writers started raving about the cheat sheet, I knew I had to share it with my listeners on this podcast. For more info and show notes check out DIYMFA.com/008

When it comes to building a writing community, Karen Dionne knows where it's at. Co-founder of Backspace--an online community for writers of all genres--and organizer of many conferences, Karen knows exactly what goes into creating and maintaining a writing community. In this interview, Karen shares writing community tips for success and avoiding pitfalls. She also gives great advice about choosing and attending conferences, and how community can be a HUGE factor in helping writers improve their craft. For more info and show notes, check out DIYMFA.com/007

When it comes to building a writing community, Karen Dionne knows where it's at. Co-founder of Backspace--an online community for writers of all genres--and organizer of many conferences, Karen knows exactly what goes into creating and maintaining a writing community. In this interview, Karen shares writing community tips for success and avoiding pitfalls. She also gives great advice about choosing and attending conferences, and how community can be a HUGE factor in helping writers improve their craft. For more info and show notes, check out DIYMFA.com/007

The first five pages are super-important for setting the tone of your novel. In those pages, you make five key promises and delaying or breaking those promises will create tension in the story. In this episode, you'll learn what these five promises are and when or how to artfully break them. For more info and show notes check out DIYMFA.com/006

The first five pages are super-important for setting the tone of your novel. In those pages, you make five key promises and delaying or breaking those promises will create tension in the story. In this episode, you'll learn what these five promises are and when or how to artfully break them. For more info and show notes check out http://DIYMFA.com/006

As writers, we must look at who the character could be, not necessarily who the character already is. That's the key to writing characters with depth. For more info and show notes check out DIYMFA.com/005

As writers, we must look at who the character could be, not necessarily who the character already is. That’s the key to writing characters with depth. For more info and show notes check out http://DIYMFA.com/005

Some people think unlimited possibilities leads to unlimited creativity. Not so. In this episode, you'll find out why it's important to limit your options in order to take decisive action. For more info and show notes check out DIYMFA.com/004

Some people think unlimited possibilities leads to unlimited creativity. Not so. In this episode, you'll find out why it's important to limit your options in order to take decisive action. For more info and show notes check out http://DIYMFA.com/004