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  2284 readersWhere do you start? Just start writing. First, forget about things like margins, format, spelling, etc. Just start writing. Revisions come later. Second, write about anything. From spring tulips to tractor pulls, just pen your thoughts about any topic you find interesting. Chances are someone else might find it interesting too. Third, edit, review and finalize.

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  Finding the Time to Write

  4677 readersSo how do writers do it? How do we find time to write what we want and still have a normal life? (Whatever that means..) I, for one, have found it rather difficult of late. Between editing and my freelance work plus being a single mom, it’s hard to fit in any writing I actually

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  Are You Meant to Be a Writer?

  1700 readersThe other day, I was making a birthday cake for one of my kids. After much deliberation, the birthday boy decided he’d like a fish-shaped cake for his party, and the photo he gave me for reference looked like quite a challenge. Nevertheless, I spent half of the following day secretly baking, icing and decorating, to

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  How Not to Write Off Those New Year’s Writing Resolutions

  2326 readersPerhaps you made a few New Year’s resolutions centered on your writing life. In 2010, you want to move forward in some way and grow. Who doesn’t want that? But we all know how notoriously difficult keeping promises are — especially those made to yourself. That pinpoints the reason most resolutions fail. They are just promises to yourself. You

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  100 Pages in 30 Days: This April, Participate in Script Frenzy With Me!

  3932 readers You know National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? It's where you just sit down for one month and crank out a novel. It doesn't have to be awesome. It just forces you to sit down and work through that painful first draft. Well now imagine the same thing, but for movie scripts. It's coming in April, and it's called

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  Script Frenzy Tip #1: Make an Outline First

  1681 readersStarting today, screenwriters around the world will join the fifth annual Script Frenzy–writing 100 pages of an original script (screenplay, TV script, stage play, or comic book script) in 30 days. If you are taking the challenge, keep us posted ...

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  A Writer’s Secret Weapon- The Writing Group

  5419 readersI have a secret-weapon writing group. Shouldn’t you? A writing group can be the best, fastest and easiest way to get quality feedback on your work. It’s low pressure, usually informal and completely in your control for those of us suffering from commitment-phobia. What’s the best bit? It gets you writing. You’ll only need to

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  To Borrow or To Steal?

  2488 readersImmature artists imitate. Mature artists steal. –Lionel Trilling– What do you all think of this quote? Recently I wrote about this on my personal site, expecting to expand on it, but life got in the way… (Moving, New Job, Holidays and all!) So I’m going to talk to you about it instead. I personally agree with Mr. Trilling. Here’s my reason

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  5 Ways to Use Your Friends to Better Your Writing

  1527 readersI have recently discovered just how useful my friends and family are when it comes to writing. Whether it’s their opinion on my characters or their cheerleading skills, they have helped me every step of the way in my writing process. Here are five ways to take advantage of your loved ones without making them

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  Furthering Your Education: Writing-Related Graduate Degrees

  3429 readersIn today’s economy, many professional communicators are finding themselves without a job, with fewer clients or with the need/urge to change careers in the hope of having more options. Because of these factors, individuals sometimes find themselves looking to further their education to get an edge over the competition. If you are one of these people, here