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    Vanessa Grant

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    Mini Webinars: Developing Power in your Writing
    vanessa5526
    • Feb 21, 2021
    • 1 min

    Mini Webinars: Developing Power in your Writing

    A Strategy for Revision 10 Effective Writing Tips for Storytellers! Playing with Time: Pacing to keep writers wanting more Three Clocks...
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    Making Meaning and Slaying Your Dragons
    vanessa5526
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 7 min

    Making Meaning and Slaying Your Dragons

    When I was asked to do this talk several years ago, I decided I would talk about Making Meaning – because as writers I believe that’s...
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    vanessa5526
    • Oct 22, 2020
    • 1 min

    NaNoWriMo Resources

    An excellent guide to the NaNoWriMo signup process and a tour of the resources in NaNoWriMo, including pep talks from a wide variety of...
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    Secrets of Romantic Conflict
    vanessa5526
    • Jul 25, 2020
    • 4 min

    Secrets of Romantic Conflict

    “Nothing moves forward in a story except through conflict.” (Robert McKee) In the best romances, love’s power to achieve personal growth...
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    Countdown! 85% off Writing Romance in the 21st Century
    vanessa5526
    • Oct 4, 2019
    • 1 min

    Countdown! 85% off Writing Romance in the 21st Century

    Click here to get your copy at your favorite online store. “Essential for all aspiring romance writers.” – Jo Beverley, best-selling...
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    Audiobook Version released –  Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and Planning
    vanessa5526
    • May 24, 2019
    • 2 min

    Audiobook Version released – Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and Planning

    Updated, October 4, 2019 The audiobook version of my latest writing book, Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and Planning is...
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    Review of RESCUING RAVEN by Jacqui Nelson
    vanessa5526
    • May 11, 2019
    • 1 min

    Review of RESCUING RAVEN by Jacqui Nelson

    Rescuing Raven by Jacqui Nelson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow, what a great beginning! I’ve had Jacquie Nelson’s historical romance...
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    Vanessa Grant’s Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and Planning
    vanessa5526
    • May 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    Vanessa Grant’s Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and Planning

    Coffee Break … and the wrestling match… I had a busy week putting the final touches on Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and...
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    Memories of Algonquin Park
    vanessa5526
    • Mar 7, 2019
    • 5 min

    Memories of Algonquin Park

    Where do I get my inspiration? Read on and see… I’ve made a few edits to the original blog. Andy and Jessie Grant – a War, a Wedding, a...
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    Review: Dark in Death by J. D. Robb
    vanessa5526
    • Apr 19, 2018
    • 1 min

    Review: Dark in Death by J. D. Robb

    I always enjoy J. D. Robb’s futuristic mysteries. I love the heart and passion underlying Eve Dallas’s tough exterior, and the authentic...
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    vanessa5526
    • Feb 27, 2018
    • 4 min

    Fearless Creativity: Thank you, Eric Maisel!

    I found this Eric Maisel video last night, and boy did I need it! Thanks to Creativity Coach Eric Maisel, for this wonderful video on HOW...
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    The Story of Arthur Truluv – Review
    vanessa5526
    • Jan 9, 2018
    • 1 min

    The Story of Arthur Truluv – Review

    A friend suggested this book to me when I told her I was searching for novels featuring older heroes and heroines. I’m so glad she did...
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    vanessa5526
    • Oct 13, 2017
    • 2 min

    Playing with Time: use pacing to keep your readers wanting more!

    I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new multimedia course on pacing for fiction writers: Playing with Time: use pacing to keep...
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    vanessa5526
    • Oct 12, 2017
    • 2 min

    Video Course: Playing with Time – use pacing to keep readers wanting more

    I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new multimedia course on pacing for fiction writers: Playing with Time: use pacing to keep...
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    vanessa5526
    • Jul 10, 2017
    • 1 min

    If You Loved Me – IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTION

    IF YOU LOVED ME - IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTION Where do I get my ideas? I first got the idea for Emma, the heroine of my novel IF YOU...
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    vanessa5526
    • Jul 3, 2017
    • 1 min

    Dance of Seduction – IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTION

    DANCE OF SEDUCTION - IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTION Where do I get my ideas? The original spark for DANCE OF SEDUCTION came from a...
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    vanessa5526
    • Jun 27, 2017
    • 1 min

    Creating Brilliant Beginnings in Storytelling

    Discover the art and craft of brilliant beginnings in storytelling Use Coupon JUNE_BB for 68% off until June 30, 2017 Welcome to Creating...
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    vanessa5526
    • Jun 26, 2017
    • 1 min

    IDEAS, From Spark to Fiction – WATCH THE SERIES

    Where do I get my story ideas? Most writers have probably heard that question numerous times, and sometimes it’s difficult to answer....
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    vanessa5526
    • Jun 26, 2017
    • 4 min

    Catalina’s Lover – IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTION

    My novels are often sparked by my own experiences, my research, and interviews with interesting people I meet. Today I’m sharing the...
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    vanessa5526
    • Jun 13, 2017
    • 1 min

    Taking Chances – IDEAS: From Spark to Fiction

    Where do I get my story ideas? Most writers have probably heard that question numerous times, and sometimes it’s difficult to answer....
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