Monthly Archives: March 2015

Time Management in Writing

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Does this sound boring to you? Probably, but it’s likely the most important obstacle in the way for new writers. With so many distractions, how does a writer focus on…

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Finally released my Debut Novel The Vanishing

Originally posted on Writer Babble:
Okay, if you follow my Facebook posts you’ll know that I’ve had a disastrous 48 hours with a computer that decided to retire without telling me and taking half a book of edits and dropbox…

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INTRODUCING THE LEAGUE OF COMEDY FANTASISTS: Clive Mullis

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The Outline: A Plotter’s Plan

I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of my writing system that makes me … Continue reading

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A Public Service Announcement: Common Grammar Goofs

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Copyblogger and BlueGlass have created this awesome infographic with some common grammar mistakes, and how to avoid them. Enjoy! My children’s book, Runaway Smile, is mercifully free of grammar goofs. Don’t believe me? Read…

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Full Tilt

Go fast Never slow down Sleep when you are dead Rest is for the weak Adages we take too far As we toil away our years Mental health days mocked Are you a wimp Or are you merely lazy? Never … Continue reading

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New Poll and Info

A few things here: One is that I’m doing another poll for the character name because people threw a few more names into the ring after the fact.  Some of them sound good, so I’m pitting them against yesterday’s winner.  … Continue reading

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Crossword Puzzles: Helping an Author’s Word Thingy . . . Vocabulary

My family is big on crossword puzzles.   There’s a table full of them in the bathroom, a pile of them on the dining room table, and a travel book in at least one of the suitcases.  Now I wasn’t into … Continue reading

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Authors – Being your own accountant

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
To read this informative article by Author Jemima Pett, click on her photo or the link below: http://jemimapett.com/blog/2015/03/09/on-being-your-own-accountant/                  

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WHAT AUTISM MEANS TO ME

Originally posted on HASTYWORDS:
This piece speaks for itself.  Thank you Logan for being beautifully brave ! ? What Autism Means to Me Logan Beck It is awesome to be different. It’s genetics. Our DNA makes us all unique, that…

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