During my leave of absence from the blog, I have finally finished a non-writing project that had been on hold while I launched my website and blog. And during the past two weeks, I have continued reading contributions from my favorite bloggers. Recently The Passive Voice posted part of a guest on Publishing Perspectives. It… Continue reading Speak Up Readers, What do you think?
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A Short Writing Lesson: Dogged by Guilt
Lynette M. Burrows shares a short writing lesson. A character Dogged by Guilt can provide your story a protagonist, antagonist, and story question.
Monday Mashup: From SOPA to Nuts
I don’t know about you, but there are so many great things posted on the web, I often miss them when they are first published online. So today, I’m sharing a mash-up of my recent, eclectic discoveries with you. The links cover everything from SOPA to Nuts. SOPA and PIPA Someone once called me a… Continue reading Monday Mashup: From SOPA to Nuts
Is There a Time and Place in Your Story?
Set the time and place in your story. It makes a big difference, like the difference between Sleeping Beauty’s castle and Windsor castle.
Breaking News: Do We Trust It?
When I friend sent me a link to this youtube video, I watched and I laughed. I thought the satire about Breaking News: Do We Trust It was right-on. Please watch (be aware that the language is a little “colorful”). Did you laugh? Why? Upon reflection, I found my reaction to this video to be… Continue reading Breaking News: Do We Trust It?