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Today on a more personal note
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
This is a place to learn and share tips on improving the craft of writing and blogging. However, today, I’d like to take a minute to apologize and share why I’ve been remiss in replying to your comments in a timelier manner. I’ve been back East with family, saying…
Markets For Writers
Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
Christmas is on its way! Not really – though it is if you want to enter the latest Words Magazine short story competition. The theme is Christmas and the closing date is 30th June 2018. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st: £50 2nd: £25 Entry fee: FREE…
Character Quotes from My Lifeguard by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“You used to date?” Magda seemed mildly perturbed at that idea. “Not exactly date,” Drew hastened to clarify. “We got coffee a few times, went to a couple movies. That’s the extent.” “There was that one time….” Shelly began. “When nothing happened at all,” he finished for her…
Taking A Breath
Originally posted on Megan Morgan:
This post is part of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group blog hop. The first Wednesday of every month is Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement…
…the beauty of the ear is in the lobe of the beholder…
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…it takes a l-oooooooooo-ng time for this ol’ Scots Jurassic to adapt to new things… I didn’t start wearing long trousers until I was about 15 years old… when I acquire a new cellphone (I believe they’re called ‘mobile phones’ now), it takes an absolute age for me to understand…
Character Quotes from I’m the Nanny by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“Stay as long as you like! We’ll hold down the fort. Enjoy a little time to yourself, darling. That’s what this is all about, after all.” Her voice dropped suddenly. “If you stay a little longer, we’ll understand. Enjoy the company of a handsome man for awhile.” “Yes,…
Write like a professional, get the chapters right
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
By getting the word count right. How? Scene by scene. I’ve written in the past about the word count for books but a book is made up of chapters. And chapters are made up of scenes. A mixture of really short and really long chapters may give your reader…
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