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Maria P Frino

Dealing with Reviews

This can be an author's nightmare or dream. Receiving a 1-star review can be devastating for any author, but especially so for one who...

Maria P Frino

My Bilingual Author Talk at Five Dock Library.

I was lucky enough to do a 'Meet The Author' at my local library. The talk was about how I translated my debut novel, The Decision They...

Maria P Frino

Self-publishing is a Learning Curve. Is it Worth the Work?

I have self-published some short stories and one debut novel. In 2021 I will publish another two novels - Xenure Station Trilogy, a science

Maria P Frino

Moving Your Story Forward. Or Backwards.

There is more than one way to write a story. Authors use different writing techniques to portray their stories. Some stories are linear,...

Maria P Frino

Goodbye 2020, Can't Say it's Been Fun.

Apologies for the morbid title to this post but it's how I feel. I'm sure many other people feel the same way. As this is my last post...

Maria P Frino

Which or That. When Should These Words be Used?

Which or That. These two words are commonly misused. This is one rule that should not be broken too often.

Maria P Frino

Write What You Know - Part II

In my last blog, "Write What You Know Part I", I discussed knowing your subject matter. In other words, write about something you know...

Maria P Frino

Writing Goals as a New Decade Begins.

Writing is a solitary task ... but the rewards are so satisfying. Well, 2019 is truly behind us and 2020 brings in a new decade. A whole...

Maria P Frino

Writing Groups - Why Authors Benefit from Joining One.

Why joining a Writing Group can be a good thing for any writer. All authors have to start somewhere and this is a way to hone your skills.

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