Margaret Smith
Contributing Writer
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Margaret Smith graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina State University, where she majored in English. She currently works for a New York City-based publishing company, maintains a writing blog, and writes young adult fiction. In her spare time, she enjoys taking walks and reading anything she can get her hands on.
Latest Articles
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10 Blogging Basics for Beginners
Here are 10 helpful tips to help you start your blog off right.
Aug 9, 2011
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Writerly Ways to Defeat Procrastination
Seven proven ways to stop procrastinating, start being productive, and meet your writing goals.
Aug 1, 2011
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Adding Symbolism to Your Writing
Symbols can give your writing new layers of complexity and will help you to seriously think about the meaning behind your words.
May 15, 2011
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Write with Music to Influence Setting, Scene and Character
Whether music plays a large part in your novel or not, listening while writing can help you bring settings, scenes and characters to life.
May 14, 2011
- Margaret Smith
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How to Create Fascinating Characters
Plot may be what drives a story, but the characters involved are just as important. Keep readers involved by making your characters as strong as the plot.
May 8, 2011
- Margaret Smith
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5 Quick and Easy Ways to Attract Your Writing Muse
Not feeling so inspired lately? Here are five suggestions to liven up your writing in hopes of attracting the muse and the elusive sense of inspiration.
May 8, 2011
- Margaret Smith
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A One-Month Plan for Revising a First Novel
The only way to make a first draft of a first novel better is to revise, revise, and revise again.
May 2, 2011
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