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Writing Terms & Editing Symbols

Hi guys! Today I’m talking contentious writers’ terminology over at Patrick Ross’s blog The Artist’s Road. I’d love for you to visit me there to read “What the Heck Should I Call Myself, Anyway?” Also, I’ve just added a new … Continue reading

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10 Tips for Attending a Writers’ Conference

This weekend I attended the DFW Writers’ Conference. It was my second year, and this time I got some things right (that I learned last year) and some things wrong (that I experimented with this year). So I thought I’d … Continue reading

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Lessons from a Writing Retreat

Hi guys! I just got home from a self-constructed writing retreat with two of my best writing buddies. Before I get back into the normal of groove of things today, I thought I would share with you all some of … Continue reading

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“My vampires are nothing like Edward Cullen” And Other Unnecessary Disclaimers

Originally posted on Monday, ‎May ‎30, ‎2011, ‏‎2:10:00 PM Okay, writers, readers, and media-mongers, listen up. I’m only going to say this once, because I’m tired of hearing it. I’m tired of thinking it. I’m tired of hearing other people … Continue reading

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My Advice to Poets, Part I- Getting Started

Originally posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM 1. Decide why you are writing (or want to write) poetry. There are many reasons: as an emotional outlet, to be heard, to become well-known, to get paid, to be respected … Continue reading

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