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Expert Profile: Dorothy K Morris

Expertise: I can answer questions about writing fiction, creating characters and re-writing. I cannot answer homework questions.
I am a published author, writer of Secret Sins of the Mothers, published in 1999, Coyotes of Creek Crossing, 2004 and The Eighth Evil, published in 2006. The fourth is in re-write stage. Organizations belong to: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, California Dressage Society, Santa Clarita Valley Chapter. Review of my novels appears in The Book Reader, Barnes & Noble Review Magazine, online at B&N and also online at Amazon.com. Awards and Honors: I am listed in Who's Who of American Woman, Who's Who in The World, Who's Who in America.

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What do you like about this subject? I like to help people find the courage to write and to discover their talent. There are many stories that go unwritten because people do not know that their first effort does not have to be a finished product. Knowing this seems to break the dam in their minds.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I want to encourage people to develope their ideas into finished products of creative writing and to foster the art of story telling and fiction writing. There are several more stories in my head waiting to find their existance on the printed page.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: It is not necessary for the first draft of a piece of creative writing to be perfect. The re-writing process is where we attempt to perfect our work. After at least ten rewrites, we may be approaching our dreamed-of result. Then, when you think it is perfect, READ IT OUT LOUD.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject It is often believed that formal training in creative writing is the only route to writing a good book. Not so. Intelligence, diligence, patience and a willingness to learn, combined with natural creativity is much more important. A bit of courage helps also.

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Recent Reviews from Users

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Thankyou for ur help, you don't know how much you have helped me. I always thought to write a book you need to have everything under wraps before you
(Hannia on 04/05/08)

It was a great help. I appreciate her taking the time out of her busy schedule to answer my question. Pat
(Pat on 10/19/07)

Excellent answer. Thank you.
(Heather on 10/13/07)

Thank you so much you really helped me!
(Ernie on 10/04/07)

Absolutely great. Very courteous and timely.
(Jim on 07/21/07)

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Recent Answers from Dorothy K Morris

2008-10-07 a character in hiding: Hello Carissa, First, let me say how delightful to hear from someone who knows and understands how I, too, write. Ain't it fun??? I find myself so surprised by what my characters do ... just as my...

2008-10-02 Where to start?: Hello Emily, Self publishing is the quickest and surest way to be published. You can engage a publicity firm to send copies of your book around to reviewers and to set up book signings. However, the...

2008-04-05 Making my story flow and making characters come to life: Hello Hannia, There are probably as many approaches to writing a novel as there are novelists. We all have to find what works for us, individually. Taking a writing course, making outlines, proofing...

2008-02-05 Rewrites: Hello Patti, My suggestion is that you do the editing/rewriting by yourself until you are completely happy with your product. Then and only then let another read it and make sure you give it to a qualified...

2008-02-05 Rewrites: Hello Patti, Perhaps working on such a short deadline is the problem. I suggest that you might give yourself more time so that you can be calm and thorough. I also recommend a book called "Getting...