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72Writing That "True" Sentence
Ernest Hemingway in the autobiography A Moveable Feast states, "All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know". How does one accomplish this? The phrase "the truest sentence that you know" rolls over...
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80Writing and Ego - Part One
As writers, we all sail the seas of ego. An author must have an ego to write for public consumption. A weak ego doesn't post anything. A moderate, timid ego struggles to muster the strength to expose itself. We see the word 'ego' and...
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72Writing a Good Bio for Your Website
Most writers crave attention, not so much personally, but for their writing. Many authors shy away from the personal bio. They either go overboard with their life story, or they do not give enough of the "right" information. A bio should be tight,...
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69Writing Subjects
There are books and websites on every topic you can imagine. For over a year I subscribed to an online newsletter about 'decluttering'. Do you ever feel like the woman in this picture? I know I do. I fight the paper monster as I call it,...
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79The Lies Society Tells Us About Ourselves
We need to stop fooling ourselves. This current age in which we live whisks us forward through our lives on a tidal wave of lies. From our earliest days we sit under training that whispers to our subconscious, "Follow the herd". We attend schools...
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72Nonet Poem
I've been off to another writing site the past few days, enjoying some 'competitive' writing and some intensive reviewing. I learned early on Fanstory.com that most reviewers fear giving out less than 5 stars when they review someone's work. I say...
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64Writing, Deadlines and You
I just completed an article for Daddy123 as well as a blog for my focus writing group the Rogues Gallery Writers. Both these pieces of writing come in way overdue and I must admit, I am a bit frustrated with how far behind my writing tasks have...
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62Book Marketing - Start Now
What a tacky title - Marketing is More Important Than the Book Itself. So it's not entirely true. Or is it? When do you start marketing the book? Wow. There's a loaded question. The first thing you must consider is - are you serious about this...
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62Write Up a Business Plan for Your Writing
New Year's resolutions are notorious for failing. We usually pick those life changes that have kicked our tails for years - even decades. Do not treat your writing career as a "resolution" item. Writing is a business. A serious business. As writers,...
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61Writing Confidence
I feel this question is somewhat rhetorical for most writers. I struggle far too often when it comes to confidence. It's a crazy dichotomy - I know I write well, but often my confidence wanes. These times where I stumble along wondering what the...
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