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Category Archives: writing
Chuck’s Chicken
I rolled up to the takeout window at Chuck’s Chicken, Where The Chickens are Still Clucking and stuck my head out the open window, sucking in a large breath of the damp, heavy summer air. “Waddle it be, sweetie?” The … Continue reading
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Guest post by Brinda Berry: Talent is Cheap
Talent Is Cheap Stephen King said, “Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” From a man who has published 49 books thus far, these words speak … Continue reading
Writing Focus, Determination, Perseverance, and Positive Thinking By Karen Cioffi
Focus, determination, and perseverance are essential to just about every aspect of your life. Each characteristic is unique and together create a synergy. Focus is one’s ability to concentrate exclusively on a particular thing through effort or attention. Determination is … Continue reading
Evaluating Online Writing Programs by Maria Rainier
Evaluating Online Writing Programs Online writing programs are a great way for working adults to earn their degree without having to give up their 9 to 5 bread-and-butter. Shorter, non-degree workshops and courses also offer writers of all levels the … Continue reading
Writing your bio: a guest post by Debra Eckerling
Writing Your Bio By Debra Eckerling A bio is something all writers should have, whether it’s for a blog or website, byline, query/cover letter, book proposal, workshop flyer, pitch, or book jacket cover. Want to re-work your bio? Here are … Continue reading
Tell us something about yourself? Hello and thank you Margaret, for welcoming me! My name is Grace Elliot. By day I am a veterinarian and by night I write historical romance. Being a vet is my dream job, but it … Continue reading
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Guest Post by author Kat Duncan: The Root of all Emotions: Fear
The Root of All Emotions: Fear Dwight Swain and Jack Bickham both wrote that authors need to give the reader “something to worry about”. People read for feeling and that doesn’t mean it needs to be sappy, but it does … Continue reading
Guest Post by Kristin Tualla: Three Reasons I Wrote A Trilogy. Yes, I appreciate the Irony
Three Reasons I Wrote A Trilogy. Yes I Appreciate The Irony. REASON #1: My hero and heroine turned out to be really interesting people. Not only that, but they had a lot of life-changing occurrences once they came together. These … Continue reading
Guest Post by Nancy Famolari: Romance Novels as an antidote for Tough Times
My guest today is Nancy Famolari. She enjoys reading and writing romance novels and tells you why. Romance Novels an Antidote for Tough Times We live in tough economic times. Unemployment is upwards of nine percent. Taxes are high; prices … Continue reading
Guest Post by Karina Fabian: Writing Faith-based fiction
Here’s a guest post by Karina Fabian, author of Infinite Space, Infitnite God II< Writing Faith-Based Science Fiction I’d like to thank Peggy for the opportunity to talk to talk about one of my favorite topics–faith-based fiction; in this case, … Continue reading