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The Confident Writer
The Confident Writer Traci Kenworth When I first began to take this journey to write for publication, I still viewed it through the lens of an unsure writer. I lacked discipline, a regular schedule, and knowledge of my craft. I was ready to grow, I just wasn’t sure how. That’s why writing in itself…
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Seems Like I Just Did This Post…
Hello. I will be away over the next couple weeks as my laptop will be shipping out tomorrow for repairs and that’s the approximation they gave me for a return. The hard disk has been damaged and needs replaced but when it comes back, it’ll be like a new computer!! It’s only a year old…
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Book Review: How to Write a Damn Good Novel II by James N. Frey
Book Review: How To Write A Damn Good Novel II by James N. Frey Traci Kenworth St. Martin’s Press 1994 `Fiction I’m going to take a quote from the book: “This book covers advanced techniques such as how to make your characters not just dynamic but…
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High Gears in Writing
High Gears in Writing can be Grueling Traci Kenworth Sometimes high gears in writing can be great. You’re flying past the curves, staying on the road, headed in the right direction but things can quickly get out of control. There are times when slow processes are needed. Such as…
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The Mysteries of Writing
Mysteries of Writing Traci Kenworth There are a lot of mysteries it seems when it comes to writing. If you look at the expert advice on the how-tos, certain things are clear: it takes hard work, a regular schedule, and constant openness to ideas and learning to succeed. There’s…
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The Monster Show
The Monster Show Traci Kenworth Who didn’t go to a monster show at some point growing up? I remember sitting on the couch every Saturday when I was twelve or thirteen watching the local channel’s Scream Theater showing. Frankenstein’s monster, the she-devil, and BIG bugs reigned. Armed with a…
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Book Review: Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King
Book Review: Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King Traci Kenworth Scribner 2010 Short Story Collection-Horror 1922 Hook: April 11, 1930. A confession by Wilifred Leland James. He murdered his wife in June of 1922. His son, Henry, at 14, aided him although he beat fear into him over a two month period. All…
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Getting it All Together
Gathering it All Together Traci Kenworth It’s been a busy past couple weeks with the aftermath of recovering from surgery. Now, I’m ready to go back into my current wip and tackle writing the rest of the story. I took down my notes for this chapter and I’m almost finished with it. I did,…