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Sick as a walrus but some handy links
So I caught my son’s cold this weekend, and just as I assured myself that it couldn’t feel worse, it does. Whatever plans this weekend were cancelled, and I remained housebound, blowing my nose, snuffling like a walrus, coughing, aching, … Continue reading
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Steps towards publishing
Preparing your novel for publication requires three basic stages a writer should understand and practice. The creative stage- This is the first draft, where you let your word roam free with your muse to guide to to unfold a story. … Continue reading
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Evolution of a writer
You can find yourself experiencing a number of stages as you journey through a writer’s life; You crawl out of the primordial ooze to start your path on the Writer’s Journey. This is the stage full of enthusiasm, ideas, and … Continue reading
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A letter from my Inner Editor
Dear Frootbat31 (aka Sharon); It has come to my attention your muse complains to the lack of fiction writing here of late. She blames me. I suppose I must take some credit, to the point of wanting quality work in … Continue reading
A helpful revision checklist
I discovered a handy revision checklist, as compiled by author Nathan Bransford, which works great considering I must finish up the revisions of my short story (which I have neglected for too long!). You should check out the rest of … Continue reading
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Reworking sentences
Here are a few tips to help improve sentences: Remove the useless verbs. Go through and find the verbs ‘is, was, would, could, and has’. You know, the verbs that don’t say anything. For example, ‘He was racing through the … Continue reading
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Baring your soul = critique
Getting your writing reviewed isn’t unlike standing in front of a crowd of people in your underwear. There’s something very soul-bearing when you share your work. I feel it stems from the fact you evoke from the recesses of your … Continue reading
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Fun Friday: Self Publishing Good News
I read this article, Why Small EBook Presses are Thriving and How You Can Join Them, and such posts tend to make feel a bit giddy. I suppose it lends to my free spirit, which balks at traditions. I delight … Continue reading
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Tuesday Tip: Reading out loud
One tip I found unlikely was to read your writing out loud. Like many tips, I try at least once, and wow, what a difference it can make. I think I get too involved in my own writing that I’m … Continue reading
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Writing through your fears.
One of the causes of writer’s block pertains to the internal editor every writer carries within themselves. Its that voice of doubt and constant correction to write correctly, keep the story going, and questioning the quality of an author’s output. … Continue reading
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