Category: Writer
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March 2022 IWSG
Have you ever been conflicted about writing a story or adding a scene to a story? How did you decide to write it or not? Conflict is the name of the game, though, isn’t it? Oh, wait. You’re talking about personal storytelling angst that goes into the work of the plot making sense. There have…
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Things that make you say hmmm…
I was talking to my son, complaining ng about his father’s commentary on some of my manuscripts. Brandon says that when I use curse words in my text, it’s crass and vulgar, and yet, Everytime he comes across a new twist of foul language by another author, he cackles with glee. I feel this to…
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IWSG September 2021
It would appear that I totally spaced this month’s posting. A lot has been stewing about in my brain in August, and it bloomed into a full on mental crisis, which is always fun. Sooooo….. Since I missed September’s prompt,I shall promptly come up with something else. Ummm…..Okay, this is going to sound really corny,…
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IWSG August 2021
What is your favorite writing craft book? Think of a book that every time your read it you learn something or you are inspired to write or try the new technique. And why? Oooo…..Somewhat dangerous territory. Everyone has their own favorite: Storytelling for Pantsers, Writing into the Dark, Chicago Manual of Style, Take Off Your…
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IWSG January 2021
A new year and a new me, am I right? Well, not really. It’s still the same old me with the same old problems, hopes, daily resolutions—“today I’m going to be productive and—-.” We all know the chorus. But there are some glimmers of hope: I’ve got a part-time job that I enjoy, I’ve settled…
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IWSG July 2020
Dammit! I lost the pool for June. I had my money on Sharknado in Texas, but it didn’t pan out. Neither did the last minute bet on “The Mummy” causing havoc in the US. Anyhoo… The topic of the month is how you think the publishing will or should change in the near future. I…
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