Tag: writing essential
member name: Nancy L.
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December 11, 2009 12:36 PM EST --
During this season of giving, we often forget that while it is truly better to give than to receive, it is not selfish to want something for ourselves as well. For many years, I believed . . .
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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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November 19, 2009 05:33 PM EST --
Many of you know I have mentioned my pet dog, Jada, on several occasions. She came into our lives four years ago, when she was just a tiny puppy. Never having owned a dog before, I was excited and . . .
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November 27, 2009 03:05 PM EST --
For me, the time span between Thanksgiving and Christmas seems to get shorter every year. Although this year we actually have one more day in that span than we did last year, already . . .
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February 06, 2009 11:34 AM EST --
Yesterday was the first anniversary of my father’s passing. I loaded a shovel into my car and took off to the cemetery in bitter cold temperatures. When I arrived, as I knew it would be necessary, I had . . .
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February 13, 2009 09:53 AM EST --
Happy Friday the 13th!
Today I’d like to try something that I saw on a website from SMITH magazine. It’s called six-word memoirs. Supposedly, Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in . . .
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February 20, 2009 10:40 AM EST --
It seems many members have had a lot to deal with lately, so I thought we’d try something fun to lighten the mood.
Today’s prompt is an easy one . . .
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February 27, 2009 05:30 PM EST --
Today, while serving as member editor, I received feedback that some members are correcting spelling errors and grammar when leaving comments. Unless a member requests copy editing, or has otherwise made . . .
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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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July 10, 2009 01:07 PM EDT --
As writers, we all want to put forth our best efforts whenever we commit our words to print. Creativity in developing interesting and exciting characters, dialogue, and storylines is . . .
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July 24, 2009 05:54 PM EDT --
I was never a big fan of “clubbing”, although in my younger days, my boyfriend (now husband) repeatedly tried to get me to go out and party.
This particular day, twenty-two . . .
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July 31, 2009 01:40 PM EDT --
G rowing up in a family of four girls, I always felt lucky to have my own bedroom. It was my own space to read, to write, to listen to music, and I cherished the privacy . . .
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August 07, 2009 08:30 AM EDT --
I have heard of people keeping dream journals and sometimes using their dreams to inspire writing, but have you ever had a dream in which you play a part, but your . . .
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August 14, 2009 11:57 AM EDT --
I'm sure many members have been taken to faraway places , past, present, or future , through the entertainment industry.
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August 21, 2009 11:48 AM EDT --
Before I get to the writing prompt of the day, I’d like to review some information that might provide useful to WE group members.
As many of you know, the Writing Essential . . .
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October 02, 2009 02:18 PM EDT --
What is the goal of a writer when applying his craft?
While each has their own personal reasons for choosing to write, it’s . . .
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October 30, 2009 12:13 PM EDT --
For everyone who has written me or wondered where I’ve been of late, I apologize for not being able to respond to notes or read and comment on your writing. I’ve been dealing . . .
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May 08, 2009 08:55 AM EDT --
Last week I wrote about the importance of writers connecting with readers through well-developed, believable characters. One very important aspect of creating a character is the use of natural, . . .
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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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May 29, 2009 11:46 AM EDT --
We all know the importance of “show, don’t tell” in regards to writing. We want to share a wonderful, intriguing story, but we don’t want to bog our . . .
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