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What If: The Deserted Island Scenario
This post is about a question. What if? Instead of taking about the question and the meaning for your writing, I’m going to deep dive in and I’m sure you’ll see the benefit. Ready? Here we go. What … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Creative Writing, Divantinum, Inspiration, Romance, Science Fiction, Writers, writing life, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged Adventure, Creative Writing, deserted island, inspiration, what to bring to a deserted island, writer, writing, writing adventure, writing craft, writing fun, writing life, writing prompt, writing secrets
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The Writer’s Zen by A. R. DeClerck
Hey, writers. I’d like to introduce you to A. R. DeClerck, a fantastic romance writer who loves adventure! She’s tacking Zen and I love that! Take it away, A. R.! Oftentimes, when I attend my biweekly writer’s meeting … Continue reading
Setting Writing Goals: May 2017
Setting Writing Goals: May 2017 Hey, writer, how’s it going? Did you write in May? I hope you did. I hope you scheduled time to write and followed through with your promise to your art. I did a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Anthropology, Book Reviews, Creative Writing, Divantinum, Freelance Writing, guest bloggers, How To, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Office and Organization, paranormal romance, research, Romance, Science Fiction, Workshops, Writers, writing craft, writing life, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged Creative Writing, Darlene Reilley, darwrites, setting writing goals, the Divantinum Project, writer, writer checkin, writing
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A Relatively Painless Research Strategy with Therese Martin
Let’s talk research! I’d like to introduce you to Therese Martin! I hate research! Some writers have that initial, instinctive reaction; it’s a necessity they would rather avoid, and research-phobia can keep writers from moving into new genres. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
May Writing Goals
Here are my goals for the month. What are your writing goals? Are you doing your 48 hour check? Are you writing? I am Darlene Reilley. I’m a writer and teacher. My hands-on experience can help writers find inspiration and purpose. … Continue reading
Do You Write for Readers?
Dear Writers, I’d like to introduce you to DL Fowler, author of Transform Your Fiction: Essential Tools and Lincoln Raw. Take it away, DL! I get inside people’s heads and invite readers along for the ride. DL Fowler Do You Write for … Continue reading
Mamma Writes: On Writing and Teaching Creative Writing by Alexandra Panic
And just in the right moment, I heard the melodious voice of my daughter. “Mama writes,” she said, and the idea sparkled in front of my eyes like her favorite light-up shoes. I didn’t need a marriage of two nouns to define myself. I needed a noun and a verb. I needed a sentence. One straightforward and true sentence. The Hemingway sentence. “Mama writes.” Continue reading
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Tagged books, Creative Writing, focus, Goddard, inspiration, mamma writes, MFA program, mom writing, Seattle, to be writing, women, writers, writing, writing moms
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Train to Writing: a Writer’s Journey
If you’ve ever dove off a cliff into a lake, you know the most terrifying moment isn’t when you’re safe on the ground looking down, it’s the moment after you’ve stepped off the ledge and you think, oh, shit, I hope I don’t hit a rock. Then the water rushes as you plunge down to it and you hit and sink and pray. Writing is like that. Confession: recently I’ve questioned who I am as a writer and if I have the chops and want to do this job. Continue reading
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Tagged Creative Writing, Goddard, Goddard College, how to write, MFA, MFA programs, Travel, Travel Writing, Vermont, writing, writing fiction
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