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Crazy day, good stuff
Originally posted on Entertaining Stories: Old What’s Her Face is still working nights. This meant another day of keeping everyone quiet so she could sleep a bit. We had breakfast together again, then she unwound for an hour before heading for bed. Quiet time is great for authors. I worked through the previous segment of…
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Just Write About What You Care About
Originally posted on Meg Dowell Writes: I’ve come across many aspiring writers over the years who struggle to get going because they “don’t know what to write about.” Either that, or they find themselves stuck before they’ve even gotten started because they’re trying to choose a topic people will flock to by the masses. In…
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Seven Links Traci Kenworth
pets Seven Links…5/25/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. https://megdowell.com/2019/05/15/you-dont-have-to-be-good-at-writing-right-away-to-be-successful/ “I know, I know, you had to reread that headline a few times to make sure you weren’t just seeing things. Yes, I am suggesting that you don’t have to be a good writer to succeed in writing. AT. FIRST. Sound too good to be true? It…
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Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Enjoy Freedom
Originally posted on Fiction Favorites: “Hey, Lucy. There is a backyard out here.” “It’s been here the whole time, Little One.” “Lucy, look. There is a fence all around.” “I know. That is for your and my safety.” “Race you.” “OMG, you don’t stand a chance.” “Yeah? You are going down you big ole moose.”…
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Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links
Originally posted on Staci Troilo: Ciao, amici! I’ve got a bonus for you. I was with my daughter last week (and a lot of this week) so I didn’t post last Friday. I did, however, save a lot of links. I didn’t have time to read them all—only some—so I can’t guarantee they’re helpful, but…
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What’s the point of blogging?
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo: Blogging is a commitment… it takes time, energy and work to produce a respectable blog. What starts as a free site often begins to cost money and, every so often, you will wonder whether or not the returns are worth the effort. A lot depends upon what you…
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3 Self-Editing Rules That Will Make You a Better Writer
Originally posted on Meg Dowell Writes: It is the law of creative expression that all artists must critique — and often modify — their own work. For many writers, self-editing feels like absolute torture. But maybe that’s because plenty of us have never been taught how and when to self-edit — and when to leave…
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What Facebook’s Latest Changes Mean for you
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: Image by Hubspot Facebook has been under intense pressure lately. On one hand, both public and private bodies scrutinize its every move, worried about privacy issues and undemocratic material posted online. On the other, shareholders are troubled by dwindling membership. So, Facebook has been quietly making a number of…