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February 21, 2017
4 low-cost ways to get writing tuition if you can’t afford an editor
Very Important Bonus Re-blog…
If you’re not a writer, find one to share this with :-)
I’ve just finished writing my first novel. I want to get published but I can’t pay for an editor. What can I do? Edith
Every week I get emails from writers who want help but can’t afford the cost of an editor. And I can see why. Good editors cost a big chunk of money and the job can’t be done cheaply. I don’t think seriously committed writers assume anything otherwise.
But sometimes, the wri...
February 20, 2017
The Gift of Being a Writer Plus Shareworthy Reading and Writing Links
Ever wondered what writers do when they’re not purposefully writing?
This re-blog will give you a pretty good idea…
And, there are a slew of links, too :-)
As a writer, it’s your job to observe the world; and that has to be one of the best jobs going. Though it might make non-writers a little crazy, I love the way my writer’s brain soaks in all kinds of minutia no matter where I am or what I am doing. I love the way it connects the dots to pull stories out of the...
#MainStreetWriters ~ Moving Forward
I started promoting Main Street Writers Movement on the 12th of February with a re-blog by Roz Morris, where she said the Movement is, “…a campaign that aims to represent the work of literary writers, small presses, independent bookshops and anyone who struggles to be heard or find their audiences.” [image error]
The next day, I did a full-on post about Main Street Writers Movement and I urge all the following folks to go to that last link and find out what’s going on:
“Writers, readers, booksellers, publ...
February 19, 2017
Ten Things My Dog Taught Me About Writing by Barbara Dee
Wonderful extended analogy in today’s re-blog :-)
Almost two years ago, my family adopted a hound from Rescue Me Clifford, an organization in Illinois named after the Big Red Dog of kidlit. The dog we brought into our home was about two years old (you can never know for sure with rescues), ridiculously sweet, grateful for everything, and quiet. But even though Ripley’s not especially verbal, she’s taught me some important lessons about writing.
1-Keep a schedule... As a rescu...
February 18, 2017
The Romance of the Typewriter – A Writer’s Ode
Delightful re-blog today — memories for some of you — history for sure…
I still take pride in the fact I was the only boy in my school typing class…
I cannot pass by one without pausing to admire it. If it’s within reach, I cannot resist touching it. I trace the retro curves and mechanical angles before finally letting my fingers settle reverently on the keys. Glass and lacquer, enamel and chrome, Bakelite and celluloid – the keys are the most irresistible part o...
February 17, 2017
Friday Story Bazaar ~ Tale Thirty-One
All The Tough Questions
by
Alexander M Zoltai
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[ This occurred today—perhaps in your town… ]
It was a very happening cafe—great coffee and superb teas; plus, sandwiches and desserts to die for.
Judy, the writer, was at her usual table near the wall plug, focused on her laptop.
Frank, the astrophysicist, was at the counter, getting his lunch.
Sophie, the ageless hippy, had just come in the door.
Bruce, the quiet one, was sitting near Judy reading a book.
Sophie sat down at Judy’s tabl...
February 16, 2017
Write On
Great re-blog today about feeling like your writing could Never be improved…
~~ from the post: “Remember that Stephen King tossed Carrie into the bin, convinced that it was absolute rubbish. If his wife hadn’t fished it out—who knows where he would be today.”
Sometimes you read a book. It hooks you from the first sentence, and just keeps on getting better. It makes you laugh. It makes you cry. It inspires you to do better, or be better. When you reach the final page, you...
February 15, 2017
Read to Kids ~ Especially, Impoverished and Refugee Kids
[image error] I’ve written about WorldReader before and taking that last link will show you a number of past posts about this critically important organization (plus you’ll see this post, since I tag all my posts and, the Top Tags widget {down a bit on the left} is the Best Way to find stuff on this blog...) [if you’re on a phone, find something like “show desktop site” in the menu…]
One of WorldReader’s main tenets is:
“A generation of children are waiting to become scientists, doctors, engineers, teach...
February 14, 2017
So You Want to Write for Pay, but You Haven’t Been Paid for Writing Yet
Very good, very practical re-blog today :-)
When you first start out seeking to get paid for your writing you enter the Catch-22 of needing to prove you can write for pay in order to write for pay.
What do you do when you’re starting out, haven’t written for publication in years, or are switching industries and don’t have any relevant or current clips?
The answer is simple: Use whatever you have.
When I first started out, all I had was book reviews. So I used the...
February 13, 2017
Main Street Writers Movement ~~~ for: “Everyone who wishes more people were reading and talking about literature.“
This Movement is for, “Everyone who wishes more people were reading and talking about literature.”
Yesterday, I posted a re-blog by Roz Morris about the Main Street Writers Movement.
She touched on all the top reasons to be interested, whether you’re a writer, publisher, or reader.
But, I thought I’d add my voice to Roz’s, since most of my visitors come from Google searches, meaning they could hit this post and never see Roz’s…
I’m going to share the kinds of folks you’d encounter in the Move...
