Category: Writing
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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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My Irrational Brain
Changes are a thing. Sometimes a wonderful thing, sometimes an uncomfortable thing. Change is the only constant in the Universe, as my Dad used to say. Like this new WordPress editor that they’re saying they will foist off on all of us. I’m using it now, but I’m not so certain I like it. But…
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IWSG February 2020
February 5 question – Has a single photo or work of art ever inspired a story? What was it and did you finish it? Well, yes. I have two instances of that, both of which were from a local Short Story contest held by my library. I don’t have the pictures anymore, but the first…
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ISWG January 2020
January 8 question – What started you on your writing journey? Was it a particular book, movie, story, or series? Was it a teacher/coach/spouse/friend/parent? Did you just “know” suddenly you wanted to write? I have already mentioned my VERY INTERESTING ORIGIN STORY in a previous post, so I will be addressing something else today. My…
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