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shimiqua

Sheena Boekweg likes all things dark and twisty...except roads. Roads should be well lit. She's a slush reader for a SFWA qualifying online magazine, currently on her fifth novel, and occasionally late for dinner. She writes for theprosers.blogspot.com, and her own amusement.

Jul
30
2012
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Olympian Effort

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Lessons from the Olympics.

Jun
11
2012
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How Writing is like Dating

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Or How To Get A Date. Or How To Not Be A Jerk-Face Writer. Or A Chance To See A Hot Picture Of A Young Brad Pitt.

Apr
23
2012
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Writers Who Don't Read, and Other Mythological Creatures

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Why reading is important for all writers, even those who don't think they're "readers."

Apr
17
2012
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Mining Your Family History for Story Ideas

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A forgotten treasure trove of story ideas... Just make sure they've passed on before you fictionalize them. Free tip, from me to you.

Apr
11
2012
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Five Despicable Human Beings I Love

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Proof that a character doesn't have to be good in order to be likable.

Apr
3
2012
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What YouTube Taught Me About Self-Publishing

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Is self-publishing the place good books go to die? Advice on how to make your e-pub book popular, by analyzing what makes a video go viral on YouTube.

Feb
27
2012
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Dealing with novel induced weight gain

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If your waist expands with your word count, you might enjoy these three tips to lose weight while keeping your butt-in-chair.

Jan
24
2012
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One in a Million Special

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Are you one in a million special?

Dec
19
2011
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Secrets from the Slush Pile.

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Seven secrets on how to stand out in the slush pile and finally get that yes! Written by a real life slush reader.

Dec
13
2011
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The Power of Profanity

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How to use profanity to strengthen your story, without losing your audience.

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