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Setting Up and Operating a Successful Writer’s Group by Pamela S Thibodeaux

By Alice ⋅ July 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Pamela S Thibodeaux proves that you don’t need to join a big writing organization to have a meaningful local writers’ group to be a part of. With a little work you can set something up locally that will be beneficial for all. Visit Pamela online at

Forget all the “stuff”

By Rhonda Leah ⋅ June 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Several years ago, while reading a book I didn’t enjoy I decided would try my hand at writing. Writing was something I had loved as a teen, but got off course and perused other career options. I wanted to write a book I would enjoy reading, where the story unfolds slowly and of course has [...]

Self-Editing Help by Kelley Heckart

By Alice ⋅ June 29, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments

Guest blogger Kelley Heckart has a great post for us today. I don’t know about you, but editing really makes my work shine. Kelley has some great tips for us to help with self editing. If you find this article helpful, don’t forget to stop by Kelley’s website and send a thank you. Or leave [...]

New to Writing?

By Alice ⋅ April 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Are you new to this whole writing business? Welcome. So glad you’ve joined me on this crazy train. Don’t worry, you get a badge and complimentary margaritas.
Chances are you’ve got lots of questions. I know I did. Guess what? There are thousands of writers on the internet and I’m willing to wager they can answer [...]

Out With The Old, In With The New by KIMBERLY VAN METER

By Alice ⋅ April 17, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Readers aren’t the only ones who enjoy a connected series; authors like the comfort and familiarity of stories that spiral out from a central idea, town, character set, etc, as well for writers become invested in their characters’ lives just as their readers do.
However, there comes a time to say goodbye to those beloved characters [...]

Vampire Words

By Alice ⋅ April 15, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

A few weeks ago I tweeted about this article on copy blogger: Are Vampire Words Sucking the Life Out of Your Writing? www.copyblogger.com/vampire-words/
It’s worth a read if you’re a writer because I think all writers have their own vampire words they need to watch out for. This is where a critique partner comes in really [...]

Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell

By Alice ⋅ April 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Everyone needs a refresher course on Plot and Structure and this is just the book to give it to you. Well written. Easy to understand and absorb, I highly recommended Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure.
What [...]

A Piece of Advice from a Pro

By Alice ⋅ April 8, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

I got a newsletter in my inbox yesterday from Writers’ Digest. They had an article/interview with Sue Grafton (you know, the author who writes the A is for, etc. books) and she shared a piece of advice for writers that I thought deserved highlighting.
Writing is really hard to master. You learn by failing over and [...]

Why I Self-Publish (and Still Submit to Publishers)

By Leigh Ellwood ⋅ April 8, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

When I launched my side self-publishing project, DLP Books last fall, I hadn’t expected to such a positive reaction so quickly. While the royalties earned from the formerly out of print titles and original shorts offered through the site don’t equal what I make through my current publishers, I’m confident of the fact that I [...]

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