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Jul.27.2012
Being a foreigner, especially in a country where you don't speak the language, makes you think a lot about the role of outsiders. In Italy, the fact that I'm a professor, a writer, an animal rights advocate, and a wife are pretty much irrelevant. Those roles are all overshadowed by the one I play...
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Jul.24.2012
Today I welcome Angela Scavone to Terry’s Place. Angela is a debut author who currently lives in the capital city of Canada with her three precocious pups and one evil cat. She likes all things funny: books, movies, tv shows and people — the funnier...
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Jun.22.2012
From Writing as a Sacred Path:
The highest goal of warrior training is mastery. This ultimate objective is not mere knowledge or skill, but an understanding that comes only from getting to the core of an activity. According to Taoist philosopher Zhuangzi, mastery occurs only when an...
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Jun.06.2012
Stop by the Writing Room for a fireside chat about Writer's Blitz. Join Joyce Kellerman Walsh as she explains.
http://www.kellyabellbooks.com/thewritingroom.htm
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May.13.2012
My manuscript is not good enough! Woo hoo! I got my first rejection letter. Why am I excited? @ProgNagger says it best: "Congratulations! It means you are in the game."
Plus, I was expecting this result. I have learned enough in the 6 weeks since I...
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Apr.25.2012
Stop by my website for another tip on using contractions.
http://www.kellyabellbooks.com/apps/blog/
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Apr.11.2012
As authors, we all know the importance of word choice. Words can be strong or weak, imply many different things. Take the word WALK. Sometimes that's the perfect word. Other times, AMBLE, STAGGER, STRUT, SWAGGER, STUMBLE, TRUDGE, STROLL, or BUMBLE might be better. Each one of those word carries a...
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Apr.11.2012
As authors, we all know the importance of word choice. Words can be strong or weak, imply many different things. Take the word WALK. Sometimes that's the perfect word. Other times, AMBLE, STAGGER, STRUT, SWAGGER, STUMBLE, TRUDGE, STROLL, or BUMBLE might be better. Each one of those word carries a...
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Apr.11.2012
Here’s something to try every once in a while when your own writing just doesn't seem to be going anywhere.
Forget about your own writing for the day and try to help another writer instead.
If you have a writing buddy in your area, give him or her an encouraging phone call.
If you’re on a listserv...
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Mar.31.2012
Stop by http://www.kellyabellbooks.com/thewritingroom.htm to visit with author Frank Allan Rogers. Also visit the Writing Tips Blog to see what he has to say about organizing book signings. Great information!
If you're an author and want to visit the writing room just let me...
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