The Artist
The Artist. A Poem Filed under: Poetry, Uncategorized, Writing Challenges Tagged: artist, Poetry, writer
View ArticleAdverbs and Dandelions by Stephen King
Originally posted on Silver Birch Press:“I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs, and I will shout it from the rooftops. To put it another way, they’re like dandelions. If you have one on your...
View ArticleDon’t Forget to Backup your Novel!!
November 2013 is my first NaNoWriMo and I’m working to complete the draft of my first novel. ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com Do you have a story to tell? Come join us. Related...
View ArticleNaNoWriMo Roundup: Seasoned Authors Share their Secrets
Originally posted on The Daily Post:At the stroke of midnight tonight, aspiring writers everywhere will take a deep breath. One second later, their blank screens won’t be blank any longer — for quite a...
View ArticleNovember 2013: first NaNoWriMo for Author Bette A. Stevens
Track Bette’s progress on her first novel right here… Goal: Write 2000 words/day; 5 days/week = First draft of PURE TRASH, The Novel (working title) Related articles NaNoWriMo 2013: Want to Write a...
View ArticleDEBUT NOVEL… I finished the draft!
I did it! This is my first NaNoWriMo and my first novel. The challenge was to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days during the month of November. Well, this is Day 27 and I just wrapped up the first...
View ArticleHow to write a novel in 30 days!
NOVEMBER WAS NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH THANK YOU NaNoWriMo and my writing buddies for helping me meet the challenge of writing a novel in 30 days! ON NOVEMBER 27th, 2013, the draft of my upcoming...
View ArticleInspiration for Writers
Originally posted on Jen's Thoughts:Writing is hard work! When we think we’ve got it figured out an editor or trusted friend lets us know there are still plot holes. Maybe we realize we left out key...
View ArticleESTABLISHING A WRITER’S PLATFORM by Nonnie Jules
It’s my delight to have author Nonnie Jules here today to celebrate her Blog’s (WATCH NONNIE WRITE!) Birthday. Nonnie is also the founder and president of RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB. Readers and writers,...
View Article22 tips from Stephen King
Originally posted on Kim Hooper: Writing by Night:As one of the most successful and prolific writers that’s ever lived, I’d say Stephen King is a pretty good source for tips. Source: Business Insider...
View ArticleWhen Shakespeare committed word crimes
Originally posted on ideas.ted.com:Shakespeare coined new words when he needed — or merely wanted — them. Can you guess which words were invented by the Bard? English heading into the sixteenth century...
View ArticleStephen King’s Top 20 Rules for Writers
Originally posted on Jens Thoughts:Want to know what Stephen King says about writing? 1. First write for yourself, and then worry about the audience. “When you write a story, you’re telling yourself...
View ArticleWritespiration #32
Writespiration #32. Here’s what I think. How about you? Nothing Better than Love Love is an ice cream sundae on a summer’s day— Vanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge, walnuts, whipped cream and a...
View ArticleHow to Write a Book Review
Originally posted on Susan Finlay Writes:Before I became an author, I never wrote book reviews on Amazon. It never occurred to me that I should. I would read them, but I didn’t think it was my duty (or...
View ArticleApril is National Poetry Month: What are you writing?
I’m planning to write a poem each week during National Poetry month. Here’s my latest, a haiku inspired by a photo from last year’s spring garden since snow is still in mid-melt stage here in Central...
View ArticleIN THE SPOTLIGHT: Author Bethany Turner on Tour
“Pay It Foward Week” at Rave Reviews Book Club “Hi, Bethany. It’s great to be part of your Rave Reviews Book Club Spotlight Tour. Can’t wait to find out more about you and about ‘pay it forward’ too!”...
View ArticleHow to Conquer the Book Marketing Monster
Conquering that Marketing Monster Guest post by Lois W. Stern Writing our books is the fun part, as it challenges our creativity, satisfying a need for self-expression. But marketing our books . . ....
View ArticleWriting Advice From Stephen King
Originally posted on Jens Thoughts:I found this and absolutely had to share! Keep writing! Until Next Time…
View ArticleOvercome the 3 Habits that are Blocking You from Self-Publishing Your Book
3 Habits that Can Block You from Self-Publishing Your Book & Tips for Overcoming Them Guest post by Jill Bennett Self-publishing is taxing. Although it doesn’t necessarily entail going solo, the...
View Article861. The pen is the tongue of the mind.~Miguel de Cervantes
Bette A. Stevens:Write on! ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com Originally posted on Sacred Touches: Keep a diary and one day it’ll keep you. ~Mae West It is necessary to write, if the...
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