K. M. Allan talks us through four reasons to use internal thoughts in our writing. A majestic cypress tree grew outside my grade 11 classroom window, eons ago. I remember spending hours staring at it, exploring its velvety green branches and reflecting on the boredom of my classes and wondering what I might do withContinueContinue reading “Four Reasons to Use Internal Thoughts in Your Writing”
Category Archives: Guest Blogs
ISBNs
Being forwarned is forearmed if have published, or are are moving in the direction of publishing a book. In Darcy Pattison’s article, she compares Y2K with ISBN numbers. Do you remember Y2K? When the century turned from 1900 to 2000, computer programs were in trouble. For many programs, the date had been programmed as 19__ContinueContinue reading “ISBNs”
It’s Time to Give Yourself a Break
“You’ve got one life to live, it’s time to get intentional with your wellbeing, beliefs & possibilities to create a life and business you are thriving in and passionate about!” ~Meagan Saum “Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is to relax.” If you run a business and roll your eyes at taking timeContinueContinue reading “It’s Time to Give Yourself a Break”
Learning Dog Tricks Made Me a Calmer Person
Writer, Cindy Zikmund talks about the words, “leave it”, and how they can be of benefit in our life. While practicing the dog trick, Leave It, with my five-year old pup, I unexpectedly learned to regulate my own impulsive reactions and it couldn’t have come at a better time. During a live internet broadcast aboutContinueContinue reading “Learning Dog Tricks Made Me a Calmer Person”
Nail That First Line!
Darynda Jones’ book – First Grave on the Right Laura Drake talks about why the first line of a book is important. Stephen King reflected on the magnitude of a novel’s introductory sentence. “An opening line should invite the reader to begin the story,” he said. “It should say: Listen. Come in here. You wantContinueContinue reading “Nail That First Line!”
Contests & Awards for Writers
Have you ever gone down a rabbit hole looking for contests and awards to submit your written work to? Carolyn Niethammer has compiled a list to help you on your research journey. Awards & Contest Resource List for WritersDownload
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