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WTF Are Beta Readers?
Photo by Pixabay You've probably heard of beta testers before. These are real folks who test products, like new consumer products for...

Dale Thele
Aug 24, 20203 min read


Writer’s Block—Real or Imagined?
Writer's Block has plagued writers for eons and will continue to do so. Here's my take on this...

Dale Thele
Feb 18, 20203 min read


Why Point-of-View is Important to a Story
Picture, if you will, a spotless expansive lobby, void of chairs and tables, only the lingering pungent scent of disinfectant...

Dale Thele
Aug 8, 20192 min read


You Might End Up in My Next Book
Photo by Pixabay You may already be in one of my stories I say this not as a warning or to shock you. When I develop a story, I have a...

Dale Thele
Jul 13, 20192 min read


We’ll Be Counting Words
Image by Pixabay Most writers have a daily goal to write a set number of words. Those goals can vary between writers. Here are examples...

Dale Thele
Jun 10, 20193 min read


Mad, Mad, Mad World of Writers
Photo by Pixabay Writers are often considered quirky, eccentric, weird—you get the idea. No matter how deranged you may think writers...

Dale Thele
May 13, 20193 min read


How I Tell a Story
Photo by Pixabay I would like to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment in the Comment Box at the bottom of the page. Dale Thele Bestselling...

Dale Thele
May 2, 20191 min read


Where Do Story Ideas Come From?
Photo by Pixabay This is probably the most asked question of writers. Without a story idea, the writer has nothing to write about. The...

Dale Thele
Mar 29, 20193 min read


Hit the Road, Jack
Photo by Pixabay Took the big plunge and moved my blog and web pages from WordPress to Wix . Why? I have nothing against WordPress;...

Dale Thele
Dec 10, 20182 min read


That Moment When Historical Fiction Isn’t Fiction
Photo by Pixabay You’ve plotted your historical fiction short story. You’ve performed the research to the minutest detail, so the story...

Dale Thele
Sep 24, 20183 min read


LIFE Sometimes Throws a Wrench into the Works
Photo by Pixabay What happens when you have goals mapped out and are on track to completion? Then, out of the blue, LIFE circumstances...

Dale Thele
Sep 6, 20182 min read


You Know You're an Author: When You FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR CHARACTERS
Why do writers fall in love (or become infatuated) with one or more of his/her fictional characters? It’s an easy trap for a writer to...

Dale Thele
Jul 11, 20183 min read


Interview with author Pamela Lee
Pamela and I initially met online through LinkedIn, from there we connected on Facebook and then moved onto communication through email....

Dale Thele
Jun 14, 20188 min read


Grey Expanse Between Fact and Fiction
Photo by Pixabay There’s an old saying “write what you know” a popular expression among writers. So what happens when you write a story...

Dale Thele
Apr 1, 20182 min read


Conversation with an Author: Dale Thele
Photo by A Dude Abikes Had an amazing afternoon with A Dude Abikes . A budding new author to watch for. Take a look at his blog and make...

Dale Thele
Mar 26, 20181 min read


Handwriting Novel Rough Draft
Entire First Draft of CLIPPED WINGS Who handwrites anymore? That's so old school. Well, just call me old fashion. Back in December, I...

Dale Thele
Feb 23, 20184 min read
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