This book is as thorough as they come. It's practically a writing course in a book. This book is nearly 700 pps. long and has such an abundance of good information that I don't know where to begin. For … more
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carolynn42 posted a Quick Tip about Different Seasons.
June 16, 2010
Experienced publishing experts Sharlene Martin and Anthony Flacco pour their wisdom into this book which is clearly targeted to someone they call "the 'considerate writer' one who carefully considers … more
As a teenager I was fascinated by the art and craft of writing. Of course, in high school, it seems like everyone wants to be a writer of some kind, thinking that some of their favorite writers … more
The Hamner-Brown comet, separately but concurrently discovered by a pair of very excited amateur astronomers, was still a very, very long way from the earth in a typical high eccentricity orbit having … more
The bills have to be paid, the kids have to be fed, the chores have to be done. Writing? Well, it’s not something that needs to be accomplished, unless it’s a job to you. It has never been … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Writing.
January 22, 2010
Stephen King's novella collection "Different Seasons" features four tales that are themed on the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Three of the four stories have been … more
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MarySoderstrom reviewed Proofreading.
December 02, 2009
This is one for anyone who's read with chagrin a carefully spell-checked text, only to discover that some of the words have got all the letters in the right order, but don't mean what you intended. … more
A Novel Idea by ChiLibris is a must read for anyone who wants to write fiction, especially inspirational fiction. Several published authors offer their down to earth advice on everything from plotting … more
What makes poetry, at least for me, is the simultaneity of ideas and the greater density of language among a host of other 'makings.' I attempt a linearity and the sequential in my poetry; these are the … more
I didn't start reading King until around five or so years ago. I never hated King, I'd simply never picked up his stuff before. The criticisms of King seem to come more so from the fact that … more
If you write and edit for work, particularly if you are in the tech PR industry, you'll find helpful tips here for improving your team's communications. I launched this blog on Oct. 8, 2009, … more
First a word of explanation for all of you outside Canada: In April 2007 Yann Martel, the author of The Life of Pi, was a featured participant in celebrations honouring the 50th anniversary of the Canada … more
There are a number of places online where you can find out which books your favourite author was inspired by, recommends or simply just keeps as an old faithful on their library shelves. These are some … more
Stephen King has done it again--not in the genre of horror, but in the areas of inspiration and education. I am not a Stephen King fan. In fact, I have never read one of his books, but On … more
How does one learn to write? By writing, of course. But is learning to write best done that on one's own? Or is it best nurtured in a group, with a mentor, with the support of like-minded souls? … more
Like most sensible people, I've always hated poetry. A form of writing for people who want to say nothing, pretentiously. There's a reason why it's the format of choice for self-harming Livejournal teens … more
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rochelle posted a Quick Tip about Sharpie Pen.
September 06, 2009