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Revisit: The Perfect Style Is . . .

First published on February 20, 2013, I think this one still stands.  Can’t think of anything else to change about this post.  I am wondering if I should keep this old post revisiting going through September though.  Just to make … Continue reading

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Tools of the Writing Trade: Personal Preferences

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that authors like to talk about their work areas almost as much as their stories.  I can’t say this is me, but only because I don’t have a designated writing area.  I’d … Continue reading

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My Writing Progress Blog Tour

I have been asked to participate in this special blog tour by Bridget Whelan.  Now, one is supposed to tag 3 other author volunteers.  I couldn’t find any with the time to do this, so I’m going to change it … Continue reading

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Game of Names

I think every fiction writer has had a character where they struggle with the name or even look back and wonder where a name came from.  In fact, I find it awkward when people ask me how I came up … Continue reading

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My Arsenal of Imagination

This is the pile or at least what happens when I gather all of my writings.  I think I missed a notebook or two also because I just noticed one poking out of the bookcase where I put it two … Continue reading

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Chapter Section Length

I sit here staring at a 4 page chapter section.  I remember writing sections that were 8-13 pages long in the previous books with a few at 6 or 7.  So, I wonder if there is something wrong with a … Continue reading

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The Perfect Style Is . . .

I was in a writer’s workshop years ago and somebody asked what the perfect writing style was, so they could adopt it. This led to a lengthy conversation about what would constitute the perfect style and I played my part … Continue reading

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Inspiration, You Fickle *itch!

As I was shoveling snow, clearing off the cars, watching my dad accidentally snap off the driver’s side door handle of my car, and playing the game of ‘I want in/I want out’ with my son . . . well, … Continue reading

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