Archive for April, 2007
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Meet Trustee Wanda Doyle (3rd from left) and all the merry members of the First Community Baptist Church Senior Usher Board, president Barbara Salley, vice president Gary Wilson, Jeffrey Wilson, Steven Wilson, Reggie Wilson, Brother Stephan Doyle, Jr., and […]
A Manual of Writer’s Tricks by David L. Carroll
Not quite a review by Suzanne Lieurance
All writers have their favorite books about writing.
I have many.
One of my favorites is a little book called A Manual of Writer’s Tricks by David L. Carroll.
This isn’t a new book.
In fact, I think it was first published in 1995, but there has been at least one updated edition […]
Mindful Living, Perspective and Post-Earth Day Thoughts
As I read posts written by writers I respect, I realize just how important history is to create a compelling story. Our relentless focus on the “new and improved” is one reason I find contemporary culture baffling and in some cases, downright dangerous.
If I had a nickel for every dandelion/weed-killer TV commercial I’ve seen in […]
Using Action, Dialogue, and Narrative in Nonfiction
By Maurene J. Hinds
One of the best ways to enliven nonfiction is by “borrowing” techniques used in fiction. This includes, when appropriate, opening with a high-action scene, building suspense, using plenty of “showing” description, and including dialogue to break-up the narrative. The only caveat is that actions and dialogue must be “true,” in that it […]
Friday, April 27th, 2007Thoughts
“People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.”
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Can You Really Make a Living from a Book?
This is a question that consumed me for several years after I woke up to the real economics of book publishing. (As in, the average royalty for a book comes down to $1.17 or so, net.)
I’m happy to report my conclusions: that yes you can make a good living from a book. There is a […]
Do You REALLY Want to Be a Writer?
This is a question I seem to be asking people all the time. People who tell me they want to be writers.
But I think it’s an important question and can save many people much time and effort if they answer the question truthfully.
Today, most everyone says they want to write a book someday.
Most of those […]
Learn Article Writing and Article Marketing Secrets
The Lieurance-King Spring Article Challenge starts May 1st.
And here’s the perfect way to get ready for that challenge.
But you need to hurry….and just hope you aren’t already too late.
Jeff Herring, the Article Guy
Jeff Herring, the Article Guy, is offering a FREE preview call tonight, Monday, April 23rd, at 5:30 Pacific/8:30 Eastern, called, “The 4 […]
Work at Home Expo 2007
Visit the National Writing for Children Center at the Work at Home Expo May 7-12.
Find out why and how writing for children just might be the perfect job for you.
Learn more about the Expo HERE.
Hope to see you there!
Suzanne LieuranceFounder, Director, and Coaching CoordinatorThe National Writing for Children Center
Happy Earth Day
As I prepare to spend the day playing nature games with children of all ages, my thoughts turn to how I spent the first Earth Day.
April 22, 1970 was the first official Earth Day. I was a senior at Guilford High School in Guilford, CT.
I was a member of the environment club, president of the […]