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Writing competitions–yes or no?

Is it just me, or does there seem to be a spate of writing contest deadline extensions lately? I got a message from Writers Digest today saying their big Annual Writing Competition deadline is extended. I’ve been following that contest for years (I entered it myself in 2000) and I can’t recall ever seeing the [...]

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Characters on the brain

Today’s Daily Post topic hits close to my heart. Or more accurately my soul, which I believe hangs out in my brain. (And there’s a topic for another day). What character from a book can’t you stop thinking about? Answer: Lots of them. Having characters competing for attention inside my head is the reason I [...]

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Perfecting the space

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We’ve been in this house for about nine months now, so it’s about time I get my office in order. I’ve been making progress by small steps, but today I took a nice long stride adding a new monitor. The new monitor is a 23 inch widescreen, which makes a big difference. Click on the [...]

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Speaking Tips for Writers

I thought this was a good–short–article with speaking tips for writers. As a group, writers have a lot to say, but generally say it in written form. So what are we supposed to do when it comes time to stand up in front of a group (or even a huge crowd) and pass on our [...]

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