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This week: Writing That Packs A Punch Edited by: Annette  
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Writing That Packs A Punch
One of the biggest compliments a writer can get is that their writing left an impact on their reader.
Epic novels have changed the world by painstakingly describing the lives of people in a fictionalized version, but still showing and explaining specific hardships and ways of life. Those novels often go on to win prestigious prizes and some even get turned into movies or TV series.
There are short stories that have resonated with generations of readers. Sometimes, it's because the stories are part of a school curriculum, but sometimes stories take off and become part of a new zeitgeist.
Jokes, mini stories repeated throughout the generations have amused millions. There are puns that are pretty much limited to be funny in their original language, but there are also jokes that transcend cultures. In America (and maybe in other places) there are the so-called Dad Jokes. Those are always harmless, but kind of to the point. They are a little more funny if they are told in a deadpan, matter of fact way as if they're not a joke.
Here on the site, we have many places where you can try your hand at telling jokes. There are several forums, in and outs, and other item types that collect short (and sometimes longer) replies to a prompt that challenges our funny side to come out and play.
Even if you don't think that you can write funny, you can definitely read and laugh. Give it a try. Most are short and you'll find many that you can participate in without fear of the stress of a review.
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Replies to my last For Authors newsletter "Elevator Pitch" that asked: Have you ever wondered what your story is about and how to make it sound exciting to a publisher?
brom21  wrote: Thank you so much for this insight! The first novel I conceived, I submitted to three traditional publishers I learned about from a book called: The Christian Writer's Market Book. All of them were rejections. Obviously, I did not do even close to the "quota" so to speak. So, I self-published and I didn't go so well. lol. Altogether, I spent about $2,800 editing and having my editor to publish it on Amazon instead of me. The next novel, that is almost finished, will be traditional. Thank you so much!
Joy  wrote: Great advice! Especially the short and concise part. Editors usually lack time.
Then, most writers think that a short synopsis would work better, but it doesn't. If one wants to send a synopsis, it should be included on a separate paper. Thanks for this much-needed NL. 
Quick-Quill  wrote: Annette, I'd appreciate a format to follow. i.e. MC goal or initial event, and one or two conflicts that affect the story. mayve the Change in the MC. example:
Dorothy is caught in a tornado and dropped into a fictional country. She meets a helpful witch and one determined to kill her. On her journey to reach the Wizard, who has the key to her getting home, she has three friends to accompany her.
Kåre เลียม Enga  wrote: Thanks for including "The Pitch" . I thoroughly enjoyed it. My take-away: know your audience!
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