Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition

Writer’s Digest is now accepting submissions for their 77th Annual Writing Competition. The deadline is fast approaching so act fast. There is a small entry fee for each submission. Entries can be submitted online by Thursday, May 15, 2008 for those able to pay by credit card or be mail if paying by check. [...]

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24 Hour Short Story Contest

A NaNo friend of mine posted a link on our regional forum to WriterWeekly.com’s 24 Hour Short Story Contest. I’ve checked it out, read the rules and even read the winning short story from the Fall 2007 contest. Entry fee is $5 and the contest is limited to 500 participants. The Spring 2008 [...]

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Facebook & Writing

I joined Facebook the other day. I thought Facebook was just for students as both my girls have it. (one in high school, one in college) However, I found that it is a great way to network with other writers and NaNoWrimo buddies.
I joined several writing, publishing and self-publishing groups within minutes. Currently there are [...]

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Alice: Computer Programming in a 3D World

I have found yet another procrastination tool. I recently downloaded Alice, a 3D computer programming application courtesy of Carnegie Melon University. For any novice who has even a passing interest in programming, gaming or 3D animation this is certainly the program to start with. The tutorials can be completed in about an hour [...]

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Trash the Dress by the Creators

In previous posts I have talked about a revolutionary photography movement that is sweeping the nation: Trash the Dress or TTD. The man who coined the term “Trash the Dress” and is affectionately known as the “godfather of dress trashing” is one John Michael Cooper. He and his business partner and wife, Dalisa [...]

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One chapter down…

So I have finally completed the first edit of chapter one of my second novel. It feels so good! I found the good, the bad and the brilliant. Satisfied with my productivity it is time for a little well deserved procrastination. I’ll pick up on chapter two tomorrow. For those of you with the password [...]

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On editing

My response to the post The Fragile Ego of a Writer:
“Hello. I stumbled upon an old post on your blog from 2007 and then found my way to your latest post. It was good to find another WriMo in the editing process. I too struggle with this phase but I am trying desperately [...]

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Novel Research: Wind Trolls

I am in the process of researching wind trolls for my latest novel. As I do not write fantasy novels this is something new for me. The most I have been able to come up with online is a Scandanavian tale of a troll by the name of Ysätters-Kajsa. Otherwise there is not a [...]

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The Finishing & Editing Process

With the help of NaNoWriMo I have managed to write two novels, one in 2006 and one in 2007. The first was set aside as it really did not represent me as a writer but still I am proud of it in a way. After all, it is what it is, my very first [...]

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Good To Know

So this is the content of a new page I created and filed under About Me & My Blog. I have copied it here as a separate post stressing the importance of Creative Copyright not only for the content of my blog but for yours as well. Get your own Creative Copyright image at [...]

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