Tag: Writing
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Blogging Days
Today I’m thankful for blogging time. If you have any inclination to write at all, perhaps you can relate. Thoughts shape in your head and swirl around as you mentally format those thoughts into words, then those words into a specific order, and then the challenge is on to find better words. These concepts compound and…
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My Writing Corner
This is not my office or my normal work desk. This is a cozy little corner that I enjoy on my days off. It’s where I catch up on bills, write notes to friends, and have the chance to immerse in creative writing. I’m very thankful for that peaceful corner of my living room.
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Bobcats, Panthers, Tigers and Coons
Mary Beth mentioned several times that you don’t need much imagination to fabricate stories in Florida. Apparently bizarre things happen all the time. We witnessed this …
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Docks and Dolphins
How am I doing with the alliteration on my titles? Somehow this week seems to be lending itself to that… I was pretty tired by the time we hit the hay Tuesday night and had grand plans for sleeping in. Apparently my body defined that as 7:30 am. Why, I do not know.
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Grub, Good Friends and Gators
Before we headed from the airport to the house, Mary Beth and David took us to a dock where we had some lunch. The atmosphere was casual, and we enjoyed watching the teens next to us feeding their dog then carrying him onto a boat before they motored off. It was fun reading your comments…
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From Meeting to Marco – My Writing Group
Once upon a time, about 13 years ago, I was an aspiring children’s book writer. On my journey through the world of writing and publishing, I discovered some of the best friends a person could have. It all began on a forum. The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators: SCBWI forum to be exact. In…
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What is Ten Minutes?
That’s a question that hit me hard about a decade ago. I was a freelance writer, struggling to balance writing time and parenting three young kids. It seemed that whenever I got in a writing flow, I was interrupted. Either that, or I would find I had a few minutes of quiet between events, but…
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I Get to Work in Blogging 101 Again – Yahoo!
Blogging 101 is one of my favorite courses, and we start again in a few days! Woot! If you have ever wanted to learn how to make a free WordPress blog, this is a great way to do it. Just make sure you sign up before Sunday the 7th. The WordPress Blogging University offers free month-long…