I tried to warn my ex- that heights terrified me and horror gave me nightmares. He took me to one of the local haunted houses to face my mind-killer: fear.
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First Impressions with First Lines
Once upon a time. . . it was tradition to begin a story with those words. Today, making first impressions with first lines is a skill all authors need. Today’s reader will accept the “once upon a time” opening only for a certain type of story. Other types of stories need a different style of…… Continue reading First Impressions with First Lines
Taking A Risk
A nib of a Parker-Duofold-Pinstripe International fountain pen, © Parker Pens, CC My online friend, Asrai Devin, wrote a post last week about a contestrunning on Men with Pens: The Best Online Writing Contest. Two people will win a place as a student in the May edition of the Damn Fine Words writing course. (Retail…… Continue reading Taking A Risk
So Bad It’s Good
Some movies are so bad they just die on the screen. But some movies are so bad, it’s good. They become fan favorites. What about books?
Are You Saying No to Success?
Do you feel unsuccessful? Are you afraid “they” will figure out you’re a fraud? Or you’re saying no to success you have had? You might have Imposter Syndrome.