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Tag: Writing
Do You Think I Can Give Up Blogging for a Month?
I said I was going to stop blogging for the month of December to compile my research for my roller skating book. In my mind, I can do it. Realistically, I’m not so sure. So, I ask you, my readers: Do you think I can give up blogging for a month? [polldaddy poll=5640012]
Marcie’s Inspiration: Keep Your Dreams to Yourself
I was having a conversation with my friend who supports me in his own way. He does listen and provides feedback, but I am going to remove him from my list of people who I share my dreams with. Dream Killer I was telling him that I am going to provide writing training to corporations….
If Your Read is Easy, Thank an Editor
Nathaniel Hawthorne said, “Easy reading is damn hard writing.” I would like to go one step further by saying that writing is hard, but editing is brutal. So, every time you read something that flows smoothly and don’t leave you feeling cross-eyed or confused, thank the writer, but hug the editor. Image: romanceyardsale
Are All Writers Authors? Are All Authors Writers?
Obviously, I had too much free time to think of this. And I wanted to bring other people into my world of wandering thoughts. My thoughts: Many writers are authors, but not all authors are writers. Many writers have authored books as ghostwriters, but may not have books published under their own names. On the…
Special Interview with Jennifer Brown Banks, Veteran Writer & Pro Blogger
It was totally an honor to conduct this interview with Veteran Writer and Pro Blogger, Jennifer Brown Banks. Jennifer was the 2nd person who encouraged me to pursue my passion of writing, and spent quite a few hours advising me on how to get started, how to grow in my writing career, and how to…
It’s Okay NOT to Write Essays on Your Status Updates & 1,000 Word Articles on Your Blog
I understand the power of social media and blogging. I love both. I also understand that we have a lot to say and these tools give us free reign to say what we want and how we want. However, as an avid reader and writer, I need you to understand that people are NOT trying…
Do You Absolutely HATE Writing?
I NEED you! I’m looking for people who absolutely HATE writing or who just break out in hives from the thought of writing. This information will be used in developing writing training programs. Please provide the following information in the comment section below: 1. Your Age 2. Why you hate writing? 3. What can be…
If You Find This Book, Buy it For Me…I’ll Pay You Back
I found this awesome book at Harold Washington Library and would like to own it, but I don’t want to pay the $25 asking price of Amazon. Therefore, if you see it at a thrift store or used book store, pick it up for me. But don’t pay more than $5 for it. I’ll pay…
My Dreams of Being in Time Magazine Shattered….Temporarily
Time Magazine is one of my “dream” publications to write for. I have an idea that would fit perfectly, but they only accept articles written by staff members. That’s OK. I have come up with two ways to get into this magazine: 1) as a subject matter expert and 2) as a staff member. Now,…