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More than Writing

More than Writing
February 3, 2011
About Writing

I hurt my hand. I have done it before and I know the best remedy requires wrapping my left wrist and letting it rest for a couple of days. Most people think of the importance of their right hand – particularly if they are right-handed. Writers need both hands, or …Click Here to continue

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Writing Challenge for December 19, 2010

Writing Challenge for December 19, 2010
December 19, 2010
Challenges and Competitions

The holidays can become overwhelming – particularly when the Christmas carols start blaring over the radio before the Thanksgiving turkey is even roasting over an open fire. Keep in the true spirit of the season by making some of those carols all your own. I had the chance to share …Click Here to continue

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Embrace the Critic

March 8, 2010
About Writing

Recently a friend was reading one of my articles at my request wearing her editor and reader hats. The editor stopped at the first paragraph and pointed out how I used the word that twice in a sentence. “That is something that I do a lot,” was my prompt and …Click Here to continue

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Too Busy Writing to Write

December 28, 2009
About Writing

The last couple of weeks flew right by me. Two birthday parties, Christmas meals and the determination to get my writing back on track left me with a hole in my writing. I was so busy trying to get all my writing done for everything else that I forgot all …Click Here to continue

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Writing is Not Always about Writing

November 13, 2009
About Writing

My writing is not just about me or about my writing for that matter. Sometimes there are unexpected consequences to pursuing my writing career. The last several Novembers I have jumped into NaNoWriMo with both feet – well, I have signed up to participate. Last year I boldly proclaimed that …Click Here to continue

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Finding Inspiration for Writing

Finding Inspiration for Writing
March 26, 2009
About Writing
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Getting into a Writing Groove for Freelance Writing Success

Getting into a Writing Groove for Freelance Writing Success
March 19, 2009
About Writing
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Writing a Successful Author Block for a Freelance Writer

March 18, 2009
Business of Freelance

The little block at the end of your article that tells about who you are as a writer and where readers can get more information is often an afterthought. Most of us barely take the time to proof the words that we write for this author block, especially since no …Click Here to continue