Archive for April, 2006
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The custom of celebrating the first day of May began hundreds of years ago by country dwellers. People gathered to share great feasts to bless the birth and joy of spring. Celebrations included dancing around […]
Let the Air Outta That LINGO!
by Kammy Thurman
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Whether you’re writing a story, article, business letter or ad copy, it’s wise to keep in mind William Strunk’s advice (author of […]
Ideas on Demand
Part 2 of a three-part article by Lisa Harkrader
What do you do if you need a specific idea for a specific kind of story by a specific date? In part one of this three-part article, writers offered advice on using idea notebooks, asking questions, and even whining to find ideas. In part two, we’ll look […]
Freelance Writers: How to Stay Focused on Developing Your Writing Career
by Suzanne Lieurance
One question I hear over and over again from the writing students I coach is, “How do I get focused and stay that way?”
That’s a good question. Even seasoned professional freelancers have trouble staying focused from time to time. And they usually find their writing careers start to suffer when that happens. […]
Keep Writing This Summer–even with the Kids at Home
by Diane E. Samson
As April draws to a close, if you have children coming home from school for the summer, you may feel a slow panic rising to the surface of your mind. What will you do with the kids? How will you get any writing accomplished?
Summer can be a great time with the kids […]
How to Start and Write a Regular Column
by Bethany Klug, DO
Writing a regular column is a great way to establish a presence in your field or genre, and to reach more people than you possibly could one on one.
Start by recognizing a need. I recommend all my patients eat an unrefined diet rich in whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits. Few of […]
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Another Key to Writing Success
by Carol Boles
The kids are older and you’ve made a pledge to write on a regular basis and unlock the writer who’s been inside of you for years. Great! Now’s a good time to learn the jargon used in writing, as well.
Here’s an alphabetical list of frequently used terms you’ll need to know, […]
Writing Tips From Children’s Writer, Margot Finke
by Diane Samson
Attention, writers! Have you ever had someone tell you to cut the number of words in your work, and you don’t know where to begin? Children’s writer, Margot Finke, has some great tips for editing weak, troublesome words from your fiction and nonfiction.
Here are just a few of the kinds of self-editing […]
Ideas on Demand
Part 1 of a three-part articleby Lisa Harkrader
Where do you get your ideas? As writers, we hear that question all the time. Our usual response is: “Ideas are everywhere. I’ve got more ideas than I’ll ever use.”
But what if you need a specific idea for a specific kind of story, and you need it by […]