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The Artist

The Artist. A Poem Filed under: Poetry, Uncategorized, Writing Challenges Tagged: artist, Poetry, writer

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Adverbs 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...

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Don’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...

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NaNoWriMo 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...

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November 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...

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DEBUT 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...

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How 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...

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Inspiration 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...

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ESTABLISHING 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,...

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22 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...

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When 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...

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Stephen 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...

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Writespiration #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...

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How 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...

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April 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...

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IN 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!”...

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How 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 . . ....

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Writing Advice From Stephen King

Originally posted on Jens Thoughts:I found this and absolutely had to share! Keep writing! Until Next Time…

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Overcome 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...

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861. 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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