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April 1, 2015

#great #tips for all kinds of #writing

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#great #tips for all kinds of #writing

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Six Things I Learned While Writing My First Book
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Writing a book will almost kill you. By the end, you'll be exhausted, brain dead, and filled with a bubbling sense of anxiety. I recently finished up my first book, and here are a few takeaways from the ordeal that can be applied to pretty much any large scale project.
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Published on April 01, 2015 20:46

March 31, 2015

#writing and #happiness

Closer than you think! keep writing!

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#writing and #happiness

Closer than you think! keep writing!

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What Writing Has in Common With Happiness
www.theatlantic.com
The author Yasmina Reza says that Borges taught her fiction, like joy, is borne of mysterious, instinctual processes achieved in an unconscious state.
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Published on March 31, 2015 19:50

March 30, 2015

Hope #geese are not scared of #dogs

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Hope #geese are not scared of #dogs

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Washington goose poop prompts officials maybe to let the dogs out | NewsDaily
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Washington goose poop prompts officials maybe to let the dogs out Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Reuters Canada Geese fly by the U.S. flags at the base of the Washington Monument, in Washington, in this September 18, 2003 file photo. REUTERS/Gregg Newton/Files WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Park Service i…
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Published on March 30, 2015 19:43

March 29, 2015

#Last two #forests left!

Let us make them a treasure for all humanity!

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#Last two #forests left!

Let us make them a treasure for all humanity!

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Earth has just two giant forests left
www.usatoday.com
THe Amazon and the Congo are all that's left, report finds.
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Published on March 29, 2015 10:37

March 28, 2015

#celebrate #spring with #flowers!

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I grew up seeing flowe...

#celebrate #spring with #flowers!

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I grew up seeing flowers all around me. I never truly appreciated their beauty and value until I came to Canada and US... Now, I celebrate the beauty of every flower I see. I drink its with my eyes and taste it with my hands. How do you celebrate flowers?


Kick Off Spring with These 4 Local Flower Fests
www.seattlemag.com
Spring is finally here and with the warm weather comes a burning desire to get outside. If you’ve been bottled up through the long winter months, you’re likely looking for any excuse to spend your days off exploring Seattle’s many outdoor activities.
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Published on March 28, 2015 21:38

#Pitch your #ideas

I'm excited to announce that I am a coach for the PB Critiqu...

#Pitch your #ideas

I'm excited to announce that I am a coach for the PB Critique Workshop on my friend's blog (<http://lexicalcreations.weebly.com/jens-blog/april-1st-picture-book-pitch-workshop>).

Needs some fresh eyes on that picture book pitch? Maybe you've been working on it for a long time or maybe you've got a polish manuscript and now you need help on the pitch. Nonfiction, Humorous, Board book, and all other Picture Book writers welcome to join in.


April 1st - Picture Book Pitch Workshop
lexicalcreations.weebly.com
No Foolin'! April Fools Day will be the day to get feedback on your Picture Book pitches. So you wrote that perfect picture book and now you've got to pitch it. Your CPs have been great, but they...
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Published on March 28, 2015 13:46

March 27, 2015

#hatsoff to the #greenfolks! Can't wait to visit you one day!

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#hatsoff to the #greenfolks! Can't wait to visit you one day!

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Texas Town Says No to Fossil Fuels, Yes to 100% Renewables » EcoWatch
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Georgetown, Texas, has announced its intention to go 100 percent renewable energy to power its town. Georgetown Utility Services isn’t required to buy solar
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Published on March 27, 2015 20:03

March 26, 2015

#polarbear and #rainforest #link is closer than you think!

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#polarbear and #rainforest #link is closer than you think!

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How Saving Our Rainforests Could Determine the Fate of the Polar Bear Species
www.onegreenplanet.org
Rainforest Trust has launched a campaign to raise public awareness of the direct link between rainforest destruction and the threat it poses to polar bears.
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Published on March 26, 2015 20:00

March 25, 2015

#TLC for #rainforest #reef and of course for you too! We all need love and care....

#TLC for #rainforest #reef and of course for you too! We all need love and care.

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Amazon rainforest and Great Barrier Reef need better care, say scientists
www.theguardian.com
Research published in journal Science shows local protection of three world heritage sites is too weak and leaves them at risk of ‘unfolding diaster’
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Published on March 25, 2015 19:56

March 24, 2015

#river #names What nicknames do you give your rivers?

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#river #names What nicknames do you give your rivers?

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Loving Rivers Around The World
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Big Muddy. Old Man River. We give affectionate nicknames to our rivers, and those are just for the Mississippi. Dr. Kurt Fausch can relate to the
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Published on March 24, 2015 19:54