May
15
2013
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What I learned in school today

Written by mshatch

At some point in our writing lives we will all - hopefully - be signing a contract with a publisher. Here's what you need to think about:

May
15
2013
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Picasso Poetry

Written by VanessaKEccles

Who killed Tennyson, Bronte, Frost, and Browning? An exploration of modern vs. traditional poetry.

May
13
2013
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Using Food in Your Writing

Written by Carrie-Anne

Food is one way to set a cultural and/or historical flavor. It's important to make sure you're getting the culinary details right.

May
11
2013
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Owning Up to Past Writing Shortcomings

Written by Carrie-Anne

Every writer has made some mistakes during his or her development as a writer. Have you made some of my past mistakes?

May
6
2013
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Buying Likes and Follows: Tacky or Smart Marketing

Written by Teri Harman

As writers, we work hard to build our social media platforms. So where do you stand on the issue of BUYING your social media numbers?

May
3
2013
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S is for Symbolism

Written by Liesel Hill

A discussion of symbolism in writing. Not done extensively in today's fiction.

May
2
2013
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A Writer's HOUSEwork is Never Done

Written by Teri Harman

A few tips and tricks for getting the house clean quickly so there is more time for writing. Come share your tips.

May
2
2013
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U is for Unreliable Narrators!

Written by Liesel Hill

A discussion of unreliable narrators and how they can be used in storytelling.

Apr
30
2013
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P is for Plot Points

Written by Liesel Hill

Eight plot points I've drawn from various sources and use to make sure my stories are well-rounded and fleshed out.

Apr
30
2013
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Hilarious retelling of the Cinderella Story

Written by Janet Kay Jensen

What's a Cinderell story without shoes?

Apr
26
2013
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Writing an Op-ed Article

Written by ML Swift

Do you have an opinion that matters? We all do, but getting it out there is another story altogether. This article helps you do just that!

Apr
24
2013
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F is for FOIL

Written by Liesel Hill

Discussion of FOIL as a literary device and how it can bolster your writing.