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Writing Lessons from the Orthodontist
by Lynn Blackburn @LYNNHBLACKBURN I’m a firm believer that you can learn lessons about your writing life anywhere—as long as you’re paying attention. Case in point? I got the idea for this blog post from taking my oldest to three different orthodontists. Stay with me. My daughter has disabilities and nothing—nothing—is…
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What To Do With A Radio Interview Recording
By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin As an author, you want to hire a publicist who has connections to radio and podcast hosts and can book you on those programs. As an editor, I’ve encouraged some of my authors to book radio interviews. After the interviews, one author told me he didn’t…
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An Authors Mental Health – It’s No Laughing Matter
by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 As an author, I’m guilty of flippantly joking about the craziness of creativity. I laugh off the characters in my head, bouts of depression, mood swings, isolation, and the many rejections I face as if it’s to be worn as a badge of honor. Yet, because…
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Writer, Don’t Punt On First Down
By Larry Leech @LarryJLeechII Steve Martin, that wild and crazy guy, back in the 1970s uttered some famous words on an album (yeah, those things made out of vinyl) that I have never forgotten: “Punt on first down.” Those who understand football know that is just plain old crazy talk.…
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Writing In Rain or Shine
by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman This week, we woke to a strange sound on our roof: the pounding of intense rain. It’s been one of the driest summers we have ever experienced in Maryland, and a soaking rain has been rare. So we rejoiced at the much needed relief. Steve…
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When A Writer Needs To Wait
By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites We all hate waiting. The lines at the supermarket are too long. The slow child getting ready for church. UGH! Even the Keurig seems slower. So what do we do after we hit send on a manuscript or query letter and it’s been two weeks? Pull…
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