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What is Improving, Anyway?
All around us we see stuff about improving as writers. I’ve even said vague things about “can improve writing” or whatnot in various things that I’ve written. But what does this even mean? I’ll be the first to admit I have a hard time separating my writing into it’s individual parts. These individual parts are important…
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Dying Slowly
This past week or so I caught the Disease of Death and became bedridden for said time of dealing with Disease of Death. I had probably every “sick” symptom imaginable, which was just awesome. I don’t think I’ve ever been that sick before, though my mother informs me that I was probably sicker when I had seizures as…
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Do Writers Have Unconscious Telepathy?
Today, as I was scanning all of the “Amazon Recommended” emails and adding the ones that looked interesting to my Wish List, I came across a novel that reminded me of a problem that’s plagued me for a while. Please tell me if you’ve encountered the same problem. The description of this book describes a society…
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Why an English Degree hurts Writing
One of the first bit of advice about writing I ever received was to never take writing classes. This was from a veteran author with decent success in the Science Fiction market, so take it as you will. But she had a point then, and she has a point now, based off of my albeit limited…
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The Things in My Head
First off, a huge thank you to Nadya, ToddMedicii, Musefully Mendaciloquent, Chaos, Cats and Chronic Pain, American Writers Exposed, A Cup of English Tea, Rickhitch, Tastehitch, Cholontics Writerly Musings, and KnightHearth for responding for my call for help about my query. I really appreciate the time and thoughts you guys offered, and my query is definitely better because of it. You all rock. ——————————————————————————— Writing this…
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Query Help!
I need your help. Yes, you, the one scrolling past my post. No, I’m not asking for money. I need your opinion. Your honest opinion. Below is my query letter. If you don’t know what is query letter is, it’s a short, engaging clip that outlines your novel and hopefully captures the attention of an…
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Calling all Writers
This week is going to be the last editing week. I swear to god, if I don’t stop myself from editing at some point I’m never going to do anything with my life. Okay, sure it’s Wednesday so my week is half over – but I’m going to be done by this weekend! I have…
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Does your Executive Brain fail too?
So there’s this little part of your brain that helps with completing tasks. It’s called Executive Brain Function or something. I don’t know where the hell mine is, because a lot of the time when things are thiiiiiiiis close to being done and… oh look, squirrel! It’s the worst with my writing. I have no problem sitting down and…
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One Lovely Blog Hop
About two weeks ago I was informed by the engaging Cheryl Fassett of Catching Fireflies that she has nominated me for the One Lovely Blog Hop! Yes, this post in response is a little late. I’m sure this is a broken record at this point – life got in the way: family time, moving, work, writing, etc. But whatever,…
