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Do You Give Them What They Really Want?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon August 8, 2013
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Last weekend, my husband and I attended a family wedding in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Though we didn’t have a chance to do much touring, we did drive through the town and neighboring Gatlinburg. We noticed that the shops, amusements, and attractions reminded us of another vacation spot we enjoy, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Except we were in the beautiful Smoky Mountains rather than at the sunny beach.

The tourist towns did their best to appeal to what their audiences want, yet each is unique. For instance, Tennessee boasts pottery made by local artisans while you’ll find opportunities to buy magnificent shells at the beach. Yet you’ll find frozen yogurt, putt-putt golf, carnival rides, concerts, restaurants, and other attractions at both locales.

Since I love books, I couldn’t help but make a comparison, and genre fiction came to mind. Each story holds elements of appeal to their audience. For instance, no romance novel is devoid of a heroine and hero falling in love. No mystery novel leaves the crime unsolved. Yet each story contains its own unique elements that readers will find fresh and enjoyable. Which is why readers keep reading!

Your turn:

What is your favorite vacation spot? Why do you return to it year after year?

What is your favorite genre fiction? What is its appeal to you?

Do you have a favorite author who writes a certain type of fiction, yet stays fresh?

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Category: Craft, Creativity, Genre, Romance, TamelaTag: fiction, Genre

News You Can Use – May 8, 2012

By Steve Laubeon May 8, 2012
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Traditional Advertising is Truly Dead - Not sure I agree with the over the top headline, but the article does make some excellent points. A quote from the article:
"The equation used to be: money x media = business.
The new equation is: time x media = business.
In other words, every company is a media company."
Microsoft has invested in Barnes & Noble's Nook - But before everyone gets …

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Category: Marketing, News You Can UseTag: fiction, Marketing, Twitter

Any Name Will Do?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon April 5, 2012
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Have you ever been asked by an editor to change a character’s name in your novel? If so, I promise you are not alone. It happened to me too. One thing I used to like about writing books is that I could christen my characters with names I thought whimsical but my husband would have never let us call our children. But a writer still has to be careful.

Same Syllables

Awhile back, I ran into an …

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Category: Craft, Tamela, Writing CraftTag: Craft, Creativity, fiction, Names, Writing Craft
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