Thriller storyteller of corporate greed and those who overcome being a victim. Believer in people and books. Member of ITW. Long live writers and readers.
NW Arkansas
Joined October 2019
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Don’t tell the reader that a character is different from others. SHOW them through the character’s actions and dialogue! #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #authorsoftwitter :-)
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You can’t always get what you want.
But sometimes you get what you deserve.
Enter for a chance to win #TheHouseGuest by
@HankPRyan. To enter, just follow us then retweet this post. 5 lucky winners will get a hardcover copy! #sweepstakes #TheHouseGuestSweeps
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Author? Support beginning writers, congratulate emerging talents, recognize true pros – this is your business community. #amwriting #writerslife #writing community #authorsoftwitter :-)
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As someone who once was Mike Huckabee’s lawyer, friend, and Cabinet member, I’ve joined countless Arkansans to speak out against Sarah Huckabee Sanders and speak up for @JonesForAR - the far more qualified candidate and the only sensible choice for Governor of Arkansas.
I was Gov. Huckabee’s personal lawyer and a member of his Cabinet as ASP Director. I was baptized by Rex Horne at the Immanuel Baptist Church. And I’m a registered Republican. But the idea of Sarah being Governor scares me to death.
I’m the #RadicalLeft Sarah warned you about.
Dwayne Smither retweeted
That moment when you read a good story and realize it’s yours. Now you’ve arrived, and the world is your oyster! #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #authorsoftwitter :-)
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Believe it or not, a big reason that some writers never reach publication is because of self-imposed limitations.
Barriers that they themselves set that impede their ability to publish their book.🧵
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Every word must count, regardless of the length of the overall work. Readers don’t want filler in their novels. Just, very, said (a fair amount of the time) – these are your enemies. #amwriting #writerslife #writingtip #writingcommunity :-)
Dwayne Smither retweeted
The best editors have an 'ear' that allows them to polish a writer's work/teapot without turning it into a chair or, most importantly, removing the writer's unique voice. These specialists are always tuned into cadence and flow. So must you be. #amediting #writingcommunity :-)
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Most first draft novels start too early. Be prepared to lose the first 1-3 chapters of your book. Use later as backstory or write a prequel. #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #authorsoftwitter :-)
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Decades ago, a romance author told me our sense of smell is one of the easiest ways to draw a reader into a story, and I've used it in my work ever since. How can you walk into a Christmas shop and NOT smell bayberry and cinnamon? #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity :-)
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes, courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow".
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Write a story – no one likes it. Write a 2nd – no one likes it. Write a 3rd – no one likes it. Write a 4th, and everyone thinks it’s the greatest thing ever written. Moral of the story? It’s a numbers game as your talent is developed. At some point, you’re a winner! #writing :-)
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Merely writing is not enough. Put your heart and soul into it. Give each word and phrase your very best. Readers can tell the difference. #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #authorsoftwitter :-)
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Anyone willing to spread #disinformation for personal gain lacks the integrity to hold a public office. Retweet if you agree.
Dwayne Smither retweeted
I learned much of what I know about writing and editing by dissecting and studying works of my favorite authors. Get started today! #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #authorsoftwitter :-)
Dwayne Smither retweeted
The best way to forget your own problem
is to help someone else solve theirs.
GO VOLUNTEER ALREADY!
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Writers, don’t just sit there! Pull those old efforts from the drawer where you stashed them, and get working! Talk about missed opportunities. #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #authorsoftwitter :-)
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Write every day? Aim for the stars, or you may not even hit the moon. Writing talent's a muscle that needs exercise to stay at its best. Still, you miss a day? Life will go on. Don't beat yourself up. Hit the keys the next day. Even a paragraph gets you there in the end. :-)
Dwayne Smither retweeted
Anyone who’s willing to work hard, ask questions, work hard, accept criticism & work hard can become a successful author. #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity :-)
