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And even the bonsai trees...
I feel like a little kid that can’t pay attention. I am not writing much, but when I am writing, it seems whatever surrounds me in my life jumps straight onto the pages. For example: a Dwarf Jad… more →
Almost like Austen
BACKSTORY: Relevant Information or an Inconsequential Event?
brendahill wrote 2 hours ago: When we begin a new novel, we need to intimately know our characters. We must know their motivation … more →
Writing Tip #5: Advice from George Orwell
bakerkline wrote 6 hours ago: In his essay “Politics and the English Language,” George Orwell made a list of six rules for writers … more →
Write from the heart, edit from the head
Naomi wrote 10 hours ago: God gave us both. I believe neither can stand successfully alone, and each is critical to writing, e … more →
Michelle Wittle On Hating Being a Writer
philastories wrote 1 day ago: I hate being a writer. I know I am not the first person to admit to this, but I think I should expla … more →
Email Disputes: How to Avoid Conflict Escalation
Jody Bruner wrote 1 day ago: Most of us would agree that trying to manage conflict through email can be disastrous. Instead of h … more →
Find Your Millionaire Match - Write your catchy headline
lindsay20 wrote 1 day ago: We have mentioned some tips for creating profiles a few days ago. Some of you may think, that’ … more →
Michelle Wittle On a Writer’s Portfolio
philastories wrote 2 days ago: I remember as a little girl, I would watch my dad run to the mailbox. I just assumed he was waiting … more →
Ask an author's advice
Naomi wrote 2 days ago: I had the pleasure of attending a book signing by John van der Ruit of SPUD fame on Saturday…w … more →
Distill Your Thoughts Before You Write
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awarewriter wrote 2 days ago: When those first few words simply refuse to come. When you sit in front of the blank screen puzzled. … more →
More Monkey Business
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bakerkline wrote 3 days ago: A writer friend, Cindy Handler, asks: “A few posts back [Writing Tip #3: Use a Monkeywrench] you men … more →
Down So Long It Looks Like Up
dburstyn wrote 3 days ago: “I’m down,” the Beatles sang. “I’m really down.” They were not singing about their agreement with w … more →
Believable Hatred
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kristycolley wrote 3 days ago: When I read/write a novel with a little luv splashed around, I want the tingles. I want to believe … more →
Writing for Graphic Novels
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Helen wrote 4 days ago: Edwin is a bacteriologist. He loves bacteria. He finds all processes involving bacteria absolutely f … more →
Simple Tools and New Favorites
awarewriter wrote 4 days ago: Help! I can’t connect to the Internet. I logged into my computer this morning only to discover … more →
Writing for the Web
Lacey Louwagie wrote 4 days ago: Over the weekend, I talked to a friend who was stressed out about some web content she was writing. … more →
Finding the Right Critique Group
jillianclemmons wrote 4 days ago: I’m convinced that finding a critique group is harder than finding the perfect pair of jeans. A frie … more →
Beware Your Grammar Checker
Jody Bruner wrote 4 days ago: Grammar and spell checkers are handy to have. Just make sure you remember who’s in charge—they are … more →
On Editing
Hannah wrote 4 days ago: Only two days left to send your manuscripts in for the Tweener Time Chapter Book Competition! If you … more →
How to Create Perfect Documents Every Time
Jody Bruner wrote 4 days ago: No matter how good you are at what you do, documents with grammar mistakes will erode your corporate … more →
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