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Molly Tanzer: Really? Victorian England Again?

by terribleminds Source link I first discovered Molly Tanzer through her book, Vermilion, which really has one of the greatest covers I’ve ever seen. And, as it turns out, it has an equally awesome book underneath that cover. So, at this point, Molly can do no wrong, and she has my sword. And by mys

6 Key Provisions Every Freelance Writing Contract Needs

by John Soares Source link I get it: Freelance writing contracts can be scary and confusing. And if you feel this fear and confusion, you’re not alone. Heck, maybe contracts scare you more than Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Although I’m not sure that’s possible. And because contracts seem confusing and scarier than a killer clown,s

Comic: All’s Fair In NaNoWrimo

by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Source link Looking for more NaNoWrimo comics? Check out my friend Errol Elumir’s daily NaNoToons.

Mind Candy 2.0 Anthology Calls for Science Fiction Stories – Pays 6 cents/word

by Brian Scott Source link Myriad Paradigm Publishing is inviting science fiction and fantasy writers to submit to Mind Candy 2.0, a forthcoming anthology of speculative fiction stories. The editor is looking stories that… ***

Fall Enrollment at Food Blogger Pro Starts Now

by diannejacob Source link It’s time again for Fall Enrollment at Food Blogger Pro (FBP). So if you’ve been wanting to: Produce high-quality recipe videos Build traffic using social media, food sharing sites and Search Engine Optimization Take stellar photos of food Use plugins to improve your blog and add functionality …and many other subjectss

We Must Not Be Defeated

by JW Source link There is, I hope, a thesis in my work: we may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated. That sounds goody-two-shoes, I know, but I believe that a diamond is the result of extreme pressure and time. Less time is crystal. Less than that is coal. Less than thats

Using Allusion in Poetry Writing

by Melissa Donovan Source link Using allusion in poetry writing. An allusion is an indirect or explicit reference. In poetry, most allusions refer to other works of art and literature or to historical persons or events. Cultural references are also common. Although allusion is a literary device, it’s often used in casual conversation and others

Twitter Story: Tell a Story in 280 Characters

by Monica M. Clark Source link One of my favorite posts is the one when I asked you to write a 140-character Twitter story—and you did! But this month something shocking happened: Twitter expanded its limit to 280! The Benefits of Limitations Last I heard, the official reason was so that users speaking English, Spanishs

How to Make a Living as a Writer When Creative Writing Isn’t Paying the Bills

by Alaura Weaver Source link I never thought of myself as an entrepreneur. Growing up, I filled journals with poetry, drawings, and stories. I studied playwriting and performance in graduate school. The thought of running a business or putting a price tag on my creativity was icky. Then real life happened. Newsflash: landlords don’t accepts

8 Ways to Write Efficiently Creating More Time for Your Creativity

by Anne Wayman Source link When you write efficiently you actually also create more space for your own creativity. I recently took on a project that’s got some pretty tight time demands and I was feeling a bit at odds with it because I knew it would cut into my own writing. Then I askeds