Nov
19
2012
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WRITE ON!

Written by ML Swift

An encouraging interview with Anne Rice, detailed and reviewed point-by-point. Stephen King instructs us to "kill our darlings," while Anne Rice simply states, "If you want to be a writer, WRITE."

Nov
8
2012
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Pre-thinking through your chapters

Written by Jordan Ricks

I found myself staring at a blank screen this morning and realized why. I didn't pre-think what I was going to write this morning.

Nov
5
2012
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3 Things That Would Make Me Buy Your Book

Written by Sarah Allen

How do we stand out in the chaotic mess of the internet?

Oct
30
2012
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The Trouble with the Curve

Written by Jordan Ricks

Not a review of the movie! I'm talking about the learning curve in fiction. How steep should a writer make it? There are pros and cons however you do it.

Oct
29
2012
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Tallahassee NaNoWriMo Kick-Off Dinner

Written by ML Swift

A recap of my night at the NaNoWriMo kick-off dinner in the Big Bend area of Florida. Do writers' groups help or hinder you?

Oct
29
2012
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Guetapens, Not Gel Pens!

Written by ML Swift

Spellcheck and text abbreviations have turned us into a country of sloppy spellers too lazy to learn our own language and too unaccustomed to catch our mistakes.

Oct
29
2012
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Cat Got Your Tongue?

Written by ML Swift

Ever wish you could write as mysterious as a cat? So did Edgar Allan Poe. Don't let self-doubt stunt your creativity - overcome your insecurities, set your sights, and capture the essence of your cat!

Oct
29
2012
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The Importance of Being Inigo

Written by ML Swift

The next time you’re about to give your darlings a handle, consider who they are. Instead of choosing a John or a Jane, why not take a cue from Melville? Ishmael is a classic.

Oct
26
2012
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Matterhorn

Written by Jordan Ricks

If you're interested in Vietnam War fiction, this is the book for you.

Oct
26
2012
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The Way of Kings

Written by Jordan Ricks

This isn't so much a book review as thoughts TWoK evoked in me. A bit personal, but if sharing gets you to read this book, I consider it worth it.

Oct
26
2012
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Will you please just cuss already?

Written by Jordan Ricks

It's a bit of a rant, but I actually believe what I'm saying. Come on over and discuss. PG rating, I promise. :)

Oct
24
2012
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Cursor's Fury

Written by Jordan Ricks

I'm halfway through Jim Butcher's Codex Alera series. Time to review book three.