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This post explores the origins of homonyms—words spelt and pronounced the same but with different meanings. We’ll discover how we use them in … Homonyms with Harmony, Part 7–Commonly Misused ‘D’ Words

It’s getting close to the Halloween season, and that means I have a new release. I’ve been sitting on this manuscript for a long time, and it’s … It’s a #newbook

Hi, SEers, You’re with Mae today, and I’d like to address three major elements that are key to the writing life­—patience, a support system, and a … Three Elements in a Writer’s Life

I am so pleased to have Denise Finn visit the blog today. Denise writes terrific books and also beautiful poetry. She’s here today to tell us about … Guest Post – D.L.Finn – Deep in the Forest Where the Poetry … Continue reading →

Greetings, Storytellers. Diana here today to continue the series on Tightening our Prose. As I suggested in the first post, tight prose has a … Tightening our Prose: Dialog Tags

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you. Today is the twenty-second anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on America. Most everyone who was alive … Tragedy and Real Events in Fiction

Hello, SE friends! Over these last months, I’ve focused on personality traits that might be useful in developing characters. Today I’m launching a … Writing through the generations

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about the process of writing through an experience I had at home. When my husband and I returned home from Lake Tahoe, … A BIRD’S NEST AND THE WRITING PROCESS