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Beverly Scott

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2020 Winner, Independent Press Award, for Western Historical Fiction.

2019 NYC Big Book Award, Distinguished Favorite.

"Sarah’s Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness," Bev’s debut novel, is the culmination of her long-held desire tell the family story and confirm the whispered story about her grandfather. He was a mysterious stranger in my family. Yet, my grandmother married him. Was he a scoundrel? Or was he a good and caring man? I wanted to find out, but there were missing pieces. I concluded that the story needed to be told as fiction using the known facts as my framework.

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Beverly Scott Read, read, read! Especially read in your desired genre. Yes, it is hard to find the time to read when you barely have time to write. Also, read books…moreRead, read, read! Especially read in your desired genre. Yes, it is hard to find the time to read when you barely have time to write. Also, read books on writing by successful writers and by writing teachers. Join or form a writer's group that meets regularly where you can get honest and constructive feedback on your writing. My writing group was incredibly helpful to me with ideas and suggestions when I was stuck with the plot. If your budget is limited, this is a great way to exchange feedback with other writers at very little cost. Another lower cost learning opportunity is to join a writing community or organization for writers. If your budget permits, attend writing workshops, retreats and conferences to learn from accomplished writers and experts. Finally, follow blogs of writers and experts who offer advice and guidance on the many aspects of writing and publishing. Be careful here though. Many of them are selling something. Make sure it will be helpful to you.
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Beverly Scott Eileen, How nice to get your message. I think using the known facts as the framework is a good way to turn a good story that you don't have all the ne…moreEileen, How nice to get your message. I think using the known facts as the framework is a good way to turn a good story that you don't have all the needed factual information into a novel. And I really enjoyed the creative part of the process. Congratulations!
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“It was personal action that De Tocqueville mentioned as being characteristic of the American people. They were so generous, so kind, so charitably disposed.”

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