Category: Writer
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IWSG September 2024
– Since it’s back to school time, let’s talk English class. What’s a writing rule you learned in school that messed you up as a writer? Confession time: I was in Advanced Placement English for my Junior and Senior years of high school, across 2 different schools. I had to “test-in” for my Senior year…
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Hyperventilating . . . Again
I am taking the next step on my big girl author journey. I’m . . . Huuuhuhuuuuhhu . . . Huuhuhhuhuhhhhuuuuuh *deep breath, in the nose, out the mouth…* I’veregisteredSquarePegBooksasabusiness. *ears ringing* This should not be so traumatic as I’m making it out to be, but for some reason it absolutely is a crisis for…
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IWSG August 2024
August 7 question – Do you use AI in your writing and if so how? Do you use it for your posts? Incorporate it into your stories? Use it for research? Audio? GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!! I just thought we’d establish where I am, exactly, on the whole AI and creative work-thing, right up front.…
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The Next Generation of Writer
My son has started writing and publishing mash-up fan fiction. He’s having fun, and he says he’s getting a lot of views. He asks how I think Character X would react to Situation 34. He tells me about the chapters he’s just published. He recently asked if I would like to read his work. I…
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Inspiration
Some of my best ideas for stories are traced back to dreams or objects. A few years ago, I saw this stationary set in my local post office: My mom squealed that she remembers that children’s book. I really don’t remember what she told me about the story. I assume it’s some tale about children…
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Back to Research
As I’ve prattled on about before, I am trying to get myself set up to self-publish my own work. Every single step of this process creates an anxiety response in me. I’ll get my head wrapped around something, like buying an actual domain name, then loose my mind for a week or so. I’ll read…
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