Tag: books
member name: Nancy L.
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November 07, 2008 11:19 PM EST --
Gone With the Wind , published in 1936, remains one of the best-selling books of all time. Very impressive for a first time novelist, who also won the Pulitzer prize for the book in 1937. The movie . . .
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October 31, 2008 12:11 AM EDT --
A couple of years ago, I took a fiction writing class taught by Thomas B. Sawyer (a former head writer on Murder She Wrote , novelist, screenwriter, and playwright). He recommended that anyone who . . .
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October 21, 2008 04:47 PM EDT --
What's your all-time favorite fiction book?
Maybe it's one you read as a child, or one you received as a gift from someone special. Or maybe it's just a great story.
Please share . . .
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February 26, 2009 05:49 PM EST --
I saw this piece on CBS Sunday Morning (a show I highly recommend) a few weeks ago about the book markets in Paris. Apparently if you like rare or vintage books, Paris is the mother lode, as there are . . .
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May 22, 2009 11:46 AM EDT --
It's the beginning of a long holiday weekend here: the weather is warm, the flowers are in bloom, and my patio furniture is calling my name. I plan on doing a lot of reading this . . .
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June 19, 2009 10:23 AM EDT --
I know I have previously mentioned the importance of reading as a way to improve one’s writing. I think most writers are strong readers, but it can be difficult at times . . .
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January 30, 2009 10:09 AM EST --
Every writer faces challenges as they approach a writing project. Storyline is a major hurdle for some; although many write solely for personal satisfaction, many more would love to be . . .
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April 10, 2008 11:09 AM EDT --
I love to read. I always have, from the time I was a young girl. These days, however, the amount of time I have to read is less, and therefore more precious.
I see lots of stories that might be good . . .
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January 23, 2009 06:05 AM EST --
Welcome to Friday at the Gather Essentials Writing Group.
Today’s post is very simple—or not.
I have four questions for anyone who might care to answer any or all of . . .
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March 13, 2009 10:21 AM EDT --
Although most people do not consider themselves to be writers, there is one book everyone is not only qualified to write, but should write—their autobiography.
Your first . . .
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November 14, 2008 02:20 AM EST --
I came upon this web site accidentally http://www.tombendtsen.com/Arguments , but the photos of these artistically created book towers are worth a look. This tower was built using 10,000 books. . . .
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December 05, 2008 08:14 AM EST --
As writers, we have at least one thing in common—a love of the written word. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, short stories or poetry, that commonality creates a special bond . . .
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December 12, 2008 12:51 AM EST --
Happy Friday!
Today is dedicated to creative writing on any topic. I know people are busy with the holidays and life in general, but maybe you have something from . . .
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