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Friday Fun- Some thoughts on publishing and rule changes
Writer’s rules, generally, help the ease of reading for the reader, or deter cliché and predictability. I’m not so certain that readers care as much as publishers/editors think they do. Why else would you find so many clichés in the … Continue reading
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The Rule of Writer’s Rules
You find them in various places, handing out by authors, editors, and publishers like some tasty tidbits of sage knowledge, but the reality is that, for the most part, writing rules are more guidelines than laws for writing. You should … Continue reading
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New Year’s Resolutions, Promises, and Hopes for 2012
I’m a list maker. I keep an Iphone app that helps me stay organized, where I can prioritize what needs to be done with what I want to get done, and what ought to be done. The New Year offers … Continue reading
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Lacking confidence?
So the other day, I happened upon this article by TimeToWrite, A 15 Minute Prescription for Writers Who Lack Confidence. I love reading about the psychology of our insecurities and fears, and this was perfect in working with recent developments … Continue reading
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Motivation, discipline, and resolve
Some days the words flow with grace and style, while other days the story struggles to get past this sludge of incoherence, and I’m not sure why some days are like this. What motivates you to write? For myself, it’s … Continue reading
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An Entertaining Writer Who Vlogs
I wanted to share a video of a writer I’ve been following on youtube. I haven’t read his books yet, but if they reflect anything about his humor, intelligence, and just fascinating dialog he uses in his videos, then I … Continue reading
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Amazon vs publishing publishing companies
When I read this article about Amazon encouraging writers to forego publishing companies, I felt a mixture of excitement but also trepidation. This means big changes for the future of writers. A friend argued that the reason writers go with … Continue reading
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Switching blogs
Some friends of mine in the writer’s group are thinking of doing a blog tour. Not only would this muster some motivation to start a blog, but also to nudge the current bloggers to market via other blogs as well. … Continue reading
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Blogging- When you have nothing to say
There are days I find myself staring at the blank screen, trying to figure out what to write about for my blogs. This is where the ‘idea folder’ comes in handy. An idea folder doesn’t have to be a literal … Continue reading
