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Excused Absence or Merely a List of Excuses (for Not writing)
You know how schools divide absences into excused and unexcused? Well, I’d like to argue that my recent sabbatical from writing falls into the former category. If it counts for anything, my Mom could write me a note. Here’s what was going on … Continue reading
I Geek Words
A rave about words, both written and read My library has been running a promotion called “Geek out at your library,” asking patrons and staff members to complete the sentence “I geek_______________.” Thanks to Darling Daughter, the concepts of self-identifying … Continue reading
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Tagged Geek out at your library, Geeking, I geek, I geek words, love of words, Reading, Words, Writing
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It’s Critical: Learning to Love My Critique Group
A Rave About Writing Until l recently, I’ve been reluctant to join a critique group. It’s not because I’m troubled by criticism (at least not too troubled, not when it’s relevant). I’ve entered my share of contests, and the feedback I received … Continue reading
Retreat to Move Forward, and How to Make the Best Darned Cottage Pie in the World
A Rave Last weekend, I went on a writing retreat. For those of you who are unsure what that means, I’ll tell you. Dictionary.com (http://tinyurl.com/5ml53e) defines “retreat” this way: re·treat [ri-treet] noun 1.the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army … Continue reading
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Tagged Cottage pie, Critique Groups, Recipe for Cottage Pie, Writers Retreats, Writing
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Leave Out the Mosquitos: There Are Some Things Your Readers Don’t Want to Know
In our house, we have a picture similar to this one. In ours, however, there’s a dock on the lake with two empty Adirondack chairs and a table with two glasses of wine. I bought it several years ago … Continue reading
It All Depends on Your Point of View: A Writing Rant
I’m in the middle of a book by a New York Times bestselling author, one whose books I have always enjoyed. This one is also good. In fact, I’d recommend it, but since I’m about to complain about the book, … Continue reading
Twenty Simple Ways to Fritter Away Your Writing Time
A Rave on Writing: Twenty Simple Ways to Fritter Away Your Writing Time I was going to write a post about time management — how, with a few lifestyle adjustments, you can find more time to write. Sadly, that topic has … Continue reading
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Tagged Time management, Time management for writers, Wasting Time, Writer Resources, Writing
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Change Your “Furniture;” Change Your Story
Change Your “Furniture;” Change Your Story — A Rave This is my new office. In fact, there’s nothing new about it. The desk was my dad’s, newly acquired and repaired by my husband. The chair came from a library auction, … Continue reading
The Latest Edition: A Rant/Rave About Editing
The Latest Edition: A rant rave rant/rave about editing Lately I’ve been slaving over, Recently I’ve been working on, For the past week, I’ve been revising editing some a few chapters from my current WIP (work in progress) for a contest. … Continue reading
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Tagged Copy editing, WIP, Writer, Writing, Writing and Editing
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Don’t Take This Personally: On Queries and Rejections
A Rave About Writing One of my goals this year is to send more queries, specifically to send one a month to an agent or editor. While this may not seem like much to some writers, for me it will … Continue reading
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Tagged Publishing, Queries, Query letter, Rejections, Writing
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