Category: Random
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September IWSG
Have you ever surprised yourself with your writing? For example, by trying a new genre you didn’t think you’d be comfortable in?? ****This is quite rambly and doesn’t really have a conclusive point, so if you skip it, I’ll understand.**** I’m a bit of a slacker when it comes to writing. I’ve written about it…
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IWSG August – Pet Peeves
What are my pet peeves when reading/writing/editing? I may have mentioned my obsession with details in the past. Obsession almost to the point of freezing up. Obsession to the point of diving down rabbit holes filled with minutia. Posts written about this obsession to the point where you, my lovely readers, shriek with madness “WE…
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IWSG June
Did you ever say “I quit”? If so, what happened to make you come back to writing? I don’t think I ever said “I quit.” I think I’ve said far more destructive things like “when I have more time.” We all know how that goes. Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps through gaining momentum until…
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IWSG Post
What is the werdest or coolest thing you’ve ever had to research for your writing? Hmmmm…. Well, I already know that I’m on a Watch List somewhere because of these: By the way, The How Dun It Book of Poisons is EXCELLENT. Definitely worth the investment to have this one in your writing library. Each…
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Inserting Real Details
A lot of authors do it. Some are sneaky about it because they don’t want to be sued by a conglomerate like, say, those who might be thought of as wearing mouse ears, or perhaps others who are associated with the golden arches. Many companies are very touchy about how their products are represented. And…
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Fictiophilia – an IWSG Post
Have you ever fallen in love with a fictional character? Sad to say, yes, I have. And to be fair, most people have. There are few people in this world who haven’t fantasized about someone. Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Zoe Washburne, Velma Dinkly, Cole Brookstone, Harry Dresden… the list goes on. I bet if you…
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