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The writer’s life isn’t just about creating books, it’s expressing your voice using different creative forms and making your audience feel something.

To Publish or Not to Publish: This isn’t the Question

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To publish or not to publish: This isn’t the question Serious writers are not asking whether to publish or not to publish. If a person writes, it is fair to assume they want their work in the marketplace. Therefore, the real debate centers on whether writers should choose self-publishing, follow a traditional path, or opt for a hybrid solution. Conversation and opinion abound … [Read more...] about To Publish or Not to Publish: This isn’t the Question

Where, Oh Where, Are All The Story Inspirations

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"Where, oh where, are all the story inspirations? Some say, story inspirations are only as far away as your imagination.  However, it is not uncommon for the creative mind to need a little boost now and then. Here are a few ways to get, and keep, the creativity flowing and find the story inspiration for your writing projects.  Images Images are an excellent source of … [Read more...] about Where, Oh Where, Are All The Story Inspirations

Make Good on Your Ideas

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Make good on your ideas. The first four words in the previous sentence often relate to fulfilling your word or promise.  But, what if we applied those same words to the many ideas that writers come up with? It would sound exactly like the title of this post, "Make good on your ideas."   Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."  If we applied this … [Read more...] about Make Good on Your Ideas

5 Rules for Writers

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5 rules for writers These five rules for writers may seem simple, however, in order for writers to master them takes effort, fortitude, and discipline. Make time to write A simple search on the Internet on "how to make time to write," results in an abundance of ideas on ways to do this. The majority of it is great advice for writers who face time challenges.  For … [Read more...] about 5 Rules for Writers

Stephen King On Writing Still Best Out There

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On Writing by Stephen King is one of the best out there! He may "put his pants on one leg at at time like everyone else," but let's face it... he is a hero to novice and experienced writers alike.  The 10th anniversary edition of his book is part memoir and part King's philosophy on what writing is, how he does it, and a small dose of old fashioned common sense.  King … [Read more...] about Stephen King On Writing Still Best Out There