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The Figurative Language of Simile and Metaphor: Which is Which?

Telling the difference between simile and metaphor isn’t as hard as you think. Why should we care? Simile and metaphor create imagery, a mental picture that makes our message clear to our readers. Figurative language isn’t just for poetry. It’s … Continue reading →

Book Titles, the Best of the Worst

If a picture says a thousand words, a title says it all. Good or bad, the title is the first thing we notice when deciding whether or not to read a book. I spend hours upon hours trying to find … Continue reading →

Best Blogs of the Week in #WriteTips, #Writing and #Amwriting

Here are some posts you may have missed this week in my Twitter feed. Bookmark this page so you can read them at your leisure. Writing Inspiration/Motivation Fab post on Why I Love Being A Writer by @GeneLempphttp://wp.me/p1bz5t-f1 via @kaitnolan #ROW80 #amwriting How … Continue reading →

Writing Space of Author Jessica Fortunato

Today, Jessica Fortunato, author of The Sin Collector, is my wonderful guest. I met Jessica on Goodreads, and immediately was drawn to her writing, artistic sense, and the music of her website. Please join me in welcoming Jessica! Thank you so … Continue reading →

Best Blogs of the Week in #WriteTips, #YAlit and #Amwriting

Here are some posts you may have missed this week in my Twitter feed. Bookmark this page so you can read them at your leisure. Just Plain Entertaining and Fun The imprisoned French cat Henri chronicles his captivity. http://youtu.be/Q34z5dCmC4M #cats … Continue reading →

Misfortune Cookies

Reblogged from goguiltypleasures: I’m sure I can’t be the only one this has happened to. Have you ever, belly full of MSG sesame chicken, dumplings and egg rolls, gone to open that waxy looking folded cookie, and then seen… Avoid … Continue reading →

Best Blogs of the Week in #WriteTips, #Writing, #Amwriting and #Teaching

Here are some posts you may have missed this week in my @suzannelilly Twitter feed. Bookmark this page and you can read them at your leisure. Writing Inspiration/Motivation Tips about tools for writing that you have right now. http://t.co/hAaaPfuD #writetips … Continue reading →

The Writing Space of Author Taryn Rae

I'm delighted to feature Taryn Rae today on the Writing Room Inspiration series. Her debut novel, Castaway Hearts has just been released, and she's here to tell us all about her writing process. Thanks for being on the blog and … Continue reading →

Best Blogs of the Week in #WriteTips, #Writing and #Amwriting

Here are some posts you may have missed this week in my @suzannelilly Twitter feed. Bookmark this page so you can read them at your leisure. Writing Inspiration/Motivation In a quandary over character names? Here are some NOT to use. … Continue reading →

Interview with Jennifer Anderson, Author of Ice Princess

Today as part of my Writers' Inspiration Series, the wonderful Jennifer Anderson, author, mother, and wizard of words has agreed to be my guest. First off, thank you so much for having me Suzanne. I love what you've done with … Continue reading →