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Tag Archives: ideas
Forget All The Rules
If you are in any way following my blog or have stumbled upon my latest post you are aware of the fact that I recently decided instead of wasting my time and going back to teaching full time, I would … Continue reading
Only One Day Left
Have you ever been caught up in your daily problems and sorrows so much so that at some point you realize life has been passing you by and that you are nothing but a bystander? It is as if you … Continue reading
I Have Lost My Whim
If you know my story, you may be familiar with the fact that I started writing at an early age. I started writing whatever came to mind or whatever bothered or troubled me at the time, only to tear up … Continue reading
I Will Lose Them Forever
Yet another year has reached its end. And our hearts are filled with new hope once again, hope for a better year, or a better something. In the words of Alfred Tennyson: “Hope Smiles from the threshold of the year … Continue reading
Will A Query Alone Sell Your Book?
One of the synonyms of query listed in the thesaurus is inquiry. The first thing agents and editors ask when you submit your manuscript is a query letter. A query may include an appealing but concise summary of the novel’s … Continue reading
I Had A Book There
Do you torture yourself for not starting your book? You know you have it in you, but for one reason or another you can’t start. Either the process scares you, or you’re not sure about the end result. You wonder … Continue reading
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Tagged books, characters, fiction, ideas, journal, literature, notes, novel, story, thoughts, writers, writing
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Best Of All No Rejection Letters
Self-publishing has become a remarkable phenomenon in this day and age. Whether it is articles or stories posted on blogs, or e-books, now anyone can write about anything and get “published” instantly. Often there are no boundaries and, best of … Continue reading
The Only Thing I Don’t Worry About Is Spelling
From the moment I post an article on my blog until I post the next one I am constantly thinking and worrying. I fret about the content, about my paragraphs and sentences, about the words I have used, about structure, … Continue reading
I Do Not Try To Steer My Characters
Are you a spontaneous writer? Or do you plan your novel and characters from before? Do you plan your scenes and plots and incidents in advance? Do you know what your characters will do and think every time they are … Continue reading
Write My Way Out
Today morning when I sat down at my desk to write, I stared at the blank page and nothing happened. I couldn’t think of anything to write. Usually I have more than one idea before I settle down to one. … Continue reading
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Tagged books, creative, fiction, ideas, literature, mind, teaching, words, write, writers, writers block, writing
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