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Karen's Latest Blogs
Mar.23.2013 - 11:51 am
What does it take for any writer to realize her dream–be it finishing the first story or the hundreth, publishing a novel or building a freelance portfolio?
The common...
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Feb.21.2013 - 11:16 am
Magical Realism (MR) explores the paradox of the union of opposites within the plot/narrative and through characters. Magical realism is characterized by two conflicting...
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Dec.29.2012 - 3:06 pm
Sometimes magic happens!
When I completed the final revisions on my short story, “Rachel’s Garden,” I set the goal that it would be published by 12/21/2012. It was time, I...
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Nov.12.2012 - 4:29 pm
“Those who write for others must get paid for their work.” ~ Pete Hamill
– prolific journalist, author quoted in The Writer Mag December 2011
Isn’t it amazing that a writer...
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With a background in health science, psychology, research and communications, Karen M. Rider brings a keen mind and sensitive objectivity to every writing assignment. Her articles on success steps for writers are published in leading industry magazines,...
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