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Women Reading Romance Novels = Goodbye, Status Quo
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Tagged Fiction writing, Novel, Reading romance, romance, romance novels, Romance writing, Writing
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Well, Really!
A Rant About Writing I have a real problem with the word “really,” in all its forms. You see, I have this tendency to really overuse that particular word, even when it’s not really needed. Now, you may think this … Continue reading
Packing It In — Writing a Book Is Like Packing a Suitcase
A Rave About Writing Recently, I fell asleep pondering my current work in progress, waking the next morning in the midst of a dream about packing a suitcase. Perhaps due to the suddenness with which I awoke, I was able … Continue reading
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Tagged Dream interpretation, Dreams, Fiction, packing a suitcase, plotting a book, Writing
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The Whole Kit and Caboodle: Sears Kit Homes, and My Unfortunate Tendency to Get Caught Up in Research
A Rave About Writing I love learning new things. This characteristic has worked to my advantage throughout my career as a librarian by ensuring I remain fascinated with the day-to-day duties of the job. The attribute has been equally helpful … Continue reading
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Tagged Actaeon, Artemis, Chuck Taylors, Converse All-Star, Converse All-Stars, Liz Jones, Research, Sears Kit Home, Sears Kit Homes, Writing, Writing Research
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The Big Send-off
A Rave About Writing (and sending daughters to college) Today I finished editing a manuscript partial and sent it to an editor. In August, my husband and I will be sending our only child off to college. These events — … Continue reading
Posted in Rave, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Author, Book, college, edit, Manuscript, Publishing, sending children to college, Writing
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Pantser or Plotter?
A Rave About Writing Pantser or plotter? Ask a writer this question, and she’ll have an immediate response. “Oh, I’m a pantser,” she’ll say. “Can’t plot ahead to save my life.” Or “Definitely a plotter. I need to know where … Continue reading
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Tagged Dianna Love, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Mary Buckham, Pantser, Plotter, Writer, Writing
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How Not to Enter a Writing Contest
Ranting and Raving about Writing This week, in between work and other obligations, I’ve been judging entries in a writing contest. This is sometimes challenging since it can demand a great deal of tact, not something I possess in great … Continue reading
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Tagged How not to enter a writing contest, Judging writing contests, Writing, Writing contests
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Well, Really!
A Rant About Writing I have a real problem with the word “really,” in all its forms. You see, I really have this tendency to use that particular word, even when it’s not really needed. Now, you may think this … Continue reading
(Not) An Overnight Sensation
Rave. Or Rant. You pick. (Not) An Overnight Sensation I have an author friend who was an overnight sensation. She entered a contest before her book was even complete, won the competition, and had a full manuscript requested by an … Continue reading
I Doubt It
A Rant Good heavens, but it’s easy to doubt your own ability, isn’t it? Most of the time I totter along, trying to write according to my daily schedule, to meet my goals and improve my skills. But then I’ll … Continue reading
Reading, Writing, Ranting and Raving 