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Writers Unbound - Aug 27, 2008
I harp on reading often. Writing and reading are like cooking and eating. You can’t be a great cook if you don’t enjoy the flip-side pleasure of savoring a well-prepared meal. The two are one, and often it is a love …
Also tagged: books, inspirational, style and 38 technique
Writers Unbound - Aug 6, 2008
Emma Brown begins with Charlotte Bronte’s manuscript, then continues with Boylan’s novel. The transition is seamless, which tells you how well Boylan picks up on Bronte’s style and tone. I didn’t know where the shift …
Also tagged: books, book review
Writers Unbound - Jun 19, 2008
13 Contest Ending Soon June 2008 Scribophile Contest. Fiction: mystery, 2000 to 5000 wds, first chapter of mystery novel; First prize: $50 Amazon gift card; Deadline: June 30th. The Shya Scanlon 7-line Contest. 7-line …
Also tagged: poetry, nonfiction, contests, submissions, wildcard, writing contests, thursday 13
Writers Unbound - May 21, 2008
I received this email from Doug Pugh, Administrator at The Write Idea: The Write Idea, a small but friendly writers forum have recently released details of the first annual competition named in honour of their founder …
Also tagged: poetry, forum, contest, writing contests
Writers Unbound - Feb 26, 2008
Today’s Tuesday Tip for novel writers is to read this article and also to subscribe to the New York Times’ book page, as it’s really valuable. The article talks about purposeful brand placement in your novel. For …
Also tagged: writing business, style and technique, tuesday tips
Writers Unbound - Feb 14, 2008
I know I know: I write about freelancing way too much. Let’s veer away from that for a bit, shall we? On Monday, my 7 year old had the day off school, so it was just her and I here at home, which she doesn’t get a …
Also tagged: poetry, inspirational, style and technique
Writers Unbound - Feb 8, 2008
Hi Readers & Writers, Short n sweet today because I got stuck in the Big Apple this week for longer than I intended, and my work is inexcusably behind. So some quick tips from my New York City trip: When you meet …
Also tagged: books, inspirational, writers resource
Writers Unbound - Jan 11, 2008
Novelists, how many times have you hesitated in selecting the next word, the next turn of phrase? Don’t worry- this is a good thing! Portions of my work in progress take place in Mexico, and although the English …
Also tagged: books, style and technique
Writers Unbound - Jan 9, 2008
My novel is …crazy. It really is. It has the first chapter. And of course, that first chapter is near perfection. Then it has this medium sized middle. The problem is, the middle is allll out of order. And then I just …
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Writers Unbound - Jan 2, 2008
WELCOME BACK and Happy New Year! I am well rested and ready to offer you the best blogging year I’ve got in me. Let’s get to work! Ok, I’ll admit that the “top 5 genres” is subjective, but whether you’re a freelancer …
Also tagged: poetry, blogging, publishing, magazines, nonfiction, writers resource