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Words and Common Confusions
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Today is a day for revisiting the madness of the English language. We have all had moments when our minds blank and we can’t figure out what word we should use. “Affect or effect?” We wonder to ourselves. “Affect is usually a verb, right?” Luckily the fine folks at GrammarCheck…
Seven More Authors You Need To Meet Right Now
Originally posted on Allison Maruska:
Before Project Liberatio came out, I published a Five Authors You Need To Meet Right Now post, through which you met some talented authors who have been kind enough to support my work. With Project Ancora just weeks away from release, I want to introduce you to seven more such…
Writespiration #102 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 6
2017 brings 52 challenges over 52 weeks. Your challenge is to write your story using the weekly theme/prompt and write it in just 52 words…. EXACTLY, no more, no less. Submit your entries in … Source: Writespiration #102 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 6
Writing ain’t easy..
Originally posted on Promoting Authors:
You know what sucks? When you’re trying to write but you’re distracted by so many things. Who’s commenting on Facebook now? How’s my Street team doing? Should I post a giveaway? What’s my schedule look like? Do I have a Takeover coming up? Do I have enough swag. Enough teasers?…
Guest author: Kevin Morris – Visual impact
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Silhouette. Image by Nick Verron, who is also partially sighted. At approximately 18-months-old, I lost the majority of my eyesight due to a blood clot on the brain. While I can distinguish light and dark and discern the outline of objects, I am unable to see detail.…
Finding Funding: Writing in a Kickstarter World
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Readers and writers are living in a crowdfunded world. Where once publishers oversaw which books came into print now writers just need to convince potential readers to support them. Writers suddenly have more opportunities, but they are restricted by the market as well. Kickstarter is one of the largest venues…
The Stories Around Us
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hello, SEers! Joan here. I’m excited about my first post with Story Empire and getting to know more about you, the reader. Today’s post is directed more toward beginning writers, but I believe all of us could benefit. So, without further ado… Taken from the deck of the Norwegian Jewel,…
Mystery Writing: One Scientist’s Journey by Rosemarie Szostak
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? I collected bugs for biology class. Watched waves washing the shore for physics. Spilled corrosive acid on my good jeans in chemistry, so they ended up looking like a fashion statement. What I didn’t learn: a) English grammar, b) sentence structure, c) paragraph structure, d) any writing structure,…
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