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Ivy Keating

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https://ivykeating.com

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Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction

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A story can be born out of an image. This is where my stories begin. A site that intrigues me will hold my imagination. I enjoy writing Science Fiction and Fantasy. ‘Sarana and the Dark King’ was imagined from a mental picture of the Great Lakes. The proximity of these bodies of water and the land that surrounds them lend themselves to the formation of separate kingdoms—at least they do in my mind. My challenge as a writer is to take this intriguing setting and create a plot that is both clever and surprising. I enjoy creating characters with depth. I have a master’s degree in social work, and my education has taught me to analyze why people act the way they do. I’m also an animal lover. Books and movies with a man vs nature theme are my fa ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Ivy Keating I look ahead to where I want the story to go. Then I think about what has to happen to get there. Sometimes the story will tell me what character has …moreI look ahead to where I want the story to go. Then I think about what has to happen to get there. Sometimes the story will tell me what character has to act next or what a logical progression to the plot is. The story-unlocks the block.(less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Ivy Keating There are wonderful resources out there that can help you write a novel. I read all the free advice I could. When I knew I needed additional help, I s…moreThere are wonderful resources out there that can help you write a novel. I read all the free advice I could. When I knew I needed additional help, I stayed within a budget.
Know the rules for writing a novel. It’s not good enough to tell a story. Well written novels follow guidelines.
Love criticism. It's great to hear when someone-particularly someone in the field likes your work but in my opinion it's the criticism that actually helps you improve.

If you would like more advice, please take a look at this article: https://how-to-write-a-book.com/an-in...(less)

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Average rating: 4.27 · 79 ratings · 26 reviews · 2 distinct works

	Camouflage by Ivy Keating (Goodreads Author), Scott Spotson (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 48 ratings — published 2018 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Motivation

Motivation is a powerful energy. It's a force that keeps us moving toward our goal. But what happens when major obstacles get in our way? If we're determined, we may be able to push through, however quite often we abandon our dreams. The following are 3 ways to keep motivated when things do not go as planned.

The first is to be prepared. Things often do not go smoothly. Think ahead about what you w Read more of this blog post »

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Published on October 04, 2022 07:17 • Tags: blog, goals, goodadvice, motivation, newblog, positiveadvice, selfhelp, succeed, writing-stress, writingadvice

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“He ducked and weaved under low branches. More screams and loud swearing reverberated around him, propelling him forward even faster.
Now within visual range, fear struck his heart.”
― Ivy Keating, Camouflage

tags: fantasy, fiction-writing

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message 1: by Ivy (last edited Oct 19, 2018 08:38AM)

Oct 03, 2018 06:53AM

Persistence pays off! Check out my interview with writing coach and author Ginger Moran on "How To Write a Book".

https://how-to-write-a-book.com/an-in...

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