Rebecca Thorne

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    Back from Hiatus

    November 9, 2020 /

    Hi, everyone! Been a while, huh? Anywho, since I’m 4 months out from the release of my debut novel (can you hear me screaming in excitement?), I figured I’d revive this blog! Posts will be infrequent, but I’ll do my best. 😀 Let’s talk covers! I’m getting a lot of awesome feedback on my cover– understandably, it’s absolutely gorgeous!! I was incredibly lucky to have a huge part in the cover creation process. It went a little something like this. First, I sent my publisher a Pinterest board of my favorite middle grade covers. I aimed for ones that were hand-drawn, with bold colors and an adventurous-looking main character. I…

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    Plot Technique: Scene List

    June 24, 2016

    When love isn’t enough

    February 15, 2018

    You Got an Agent Offer… Now What?

    August 18, 2017
  • Building an Online Base,  Publishing Advice

    WordPress.com vs WordPress.org

    June 15, 2018 /

    Okay, let’s talk websites. As an author, having a website is imperative to our success. Maybe not when we first get going, but once we have books for sale, a lovely website matters. If you’re trying to discover how to create a website, I want to offer fair warning. AVOID WORDPRESS.COM.  Before I get into this, let me clarify for any non-tech people in the house. My own tech experience is limited to about two years of dinking around in website design, so I’m no expert either. 😛 But as I’ve recently realized, WordPress.com is NOT WordPress.org (hereafter called “WordPress”).  WordPress is more confusing, and that’s for a few, key reasons.…

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    Social Media. Do you need it?

    December 9, 2018

    Recovering from Twitter Pitch Contests

    June 9, 2017

    #BoWriChat

    February 22, 2016
  • Game Reviews

    Game Review: Firewatch

    June 8, 2018 /

    Okay! Let’s talk Firewatch!! Remember, spoilers will be clearly labeled from start to finish! Read on with no worry. 😉 FIREWATCH Becki’s Rating: 8/10

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    Game Review for BEYOND: Two Souls

    May 25, 2018
  • Take A Break

    Finding Fun Ways to Exercise

    June 1, 2018 /

    Exercising bores me. It’s not that I hate it. I just can’t ever find the motivation to, you know, do it. I want to be healthy, but I also don’t want to interrupt my life just to run on a treadmill. Anyone else like that? Don’t worry, this is a No Judgement website. 😉 You can admit it. Of course, not exercising is a guarantee for an unhappy, unhealthy life. So how do people who hate exercising find the energy and motivation to work out? Here’s my tips:

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    I’m Taking a Sabbatical from Social Media

    October 21, 2017

    Let’s Take A Break (2)

    March 21, 2016

    Oneshot: Vegas Wedding

    May 24, 2016
  • Conference Reviews,  Guest Posts,  Publishing Advice

    Guest Post: How to Find an Agent

    May 18, 2018 /

    Guest post written by the AMAZING Danielle Maurer! Without further adieu… How to Find an Agent* A Step-by-Step Semi-Illustrated Guide** By Danielle Maurer   Step One: Track down The Agent’s general location. In this case, a writer’s conference at a posh hotel. Step Two: Acquire suitable supplies for a stakeout. Double-fisting beverages is encouraged. Especially traditional writerly drinks like coffee and tea. You must demonstrate that you embody the tastes of a True WriterTM. Step Three: Find a concealed location to observe and wait. Fake plants are recommended. So are high vantage points. Step Four: Become one with your disguise. If you concentrate really hard, nobody will see you. Step…

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    Conference Registration 2017

    July 7, 2017

    DFWCon Panel: Diversity in Writing

    May 12, 2016

    Review: James Patterson’s MasterClass

    February 25, 2016
  • Plotting Advice,  Publishing Advice,  Take A Break

    Allowing the Dreaded “Break”

    May 11, 2018 /

    Should writers take a break from writing on occasion? YES! Check out why!

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    DFWCon Panel: Diversity in Writing

    May 12, 2016

    TOP TEN Things I Learned at a Writer’s Conference

    April 25, 2016

    Conference Registration 2017

    July 7, 2017
  • Take A Break

    The Happiness Crusaders

    March 14, 2018 /

    WHO’S HAPPY?? Ha. Hahaha. I know, I know. Life is hard, the world kind of sucks, and we’re writers. Sooo…. yeah. I’m very, very fortunate. My life is pretty awesome, aside from putting my dog down last month. (Sorry for the blog post delays, btw. That kind of ruined my motivation to do much of anything. >.> ) But not many people, especially millennials, can say the same. A lot of us are wrestling with depression and anxiety and a plethora of other issues. This isn’t new, and millennials aren’t the only ones feeling blue. (HA I rhymed. Anyway.) I’ve spent the last few weeks helping several dear friends cope…

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    My NaNoWriMo History

    March 24, 2016

    DFW Writing Conference (and bonus: "The Emotion Thesaurus")

    February 18, 2016

    You Are a Badass

    January 20, 2017
  • Plotting Advice,  Publishing Advice

    Pursuing Your Writing Dreams

    January 19, 2018 /

    Always follow your dreams, especially when it comes to writing! You deserve it. <3

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    YA vs. MG

    July 23, 2016

    Camp NaNo

    March 28, 2016

    Writing Magic

    February 8, 2016
  • Publishing Advice,  Take A Break

    How to Succeed in 2018

    December 29, 2017 /

    This simple tip will help you succeed in 2018! Now get to work!!

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    DFWCon Panel: Diversity in Writing

    May 12, 2016

    Camp NaNoWriMo Is Coming!

    June 24, 2017

    WordPress.com vs WordPress.org

    June 15, 2018
  • Take A Break

    5 Holiday Travel Tips from your Resident Flight Attendant

    December 22, 2017 /

    Traveling during the holidays? Check out these tips to make things easier, straight from your resident flight attendant!

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    I’m Taking a Sabbatical from Social Media

    October 21, 2017

    Allowing the Dreaded “Break”

    May 11, 2018

    Let’s Take A Break (2)

    March 21, 2016
  • Building an Online Base,  Plotting Advice,  Take A Break

    Let’s Create a NaNoWriMo Cover!

    October 27, 2017 /

    Afternoon, folks! Just because I’m a social media pariah these days doesn’t mean I won’t update Novelarnia! And wouldn’t you know it, WordPress has a cool option to advertise new blog posts without me ever needing to log into Twitter or facebook. Pretty swanky stuff. 😀 So, National Novel Writing Month is right around the corner! Are you participating? For those who said yes, did you know that, according to the NaNo peeps themselves, having a novel cover for NaNo increases your chances of winning by 60%?

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    Review of #Pit2Pub

    February 4, 2016

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    June 15, 2018

    #BoWriChat

    February 22, 2016
  • Conference Reviews

    Review: RMFW Colorado Gold Conference

    September 15, 2017 /

    I’m baaaaack! Sorry for missing last week, but I was busy busy busy at Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Colorado Gold conference. 😀 Quite the mouthful, isn’t it? But woah, it was amazing!!! Let’s talk about the differences between this conference and DFWCon!

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    DFWCon Panel: Diversity in Writing

    May 12, 2016

    Conference Registration 2017

    July 7, 2017

    Review: James Patterson’s MasterClass

    February 25, 2016
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