Tag Archives: writing
How Not to Write an Author Business Plan (Guest Post)
Fellow writer and blogger, Carrie Bailey of the Peevish Penman is guest posting today (for long time followers of my blog, you may recall her blog shares its birthday with mine). Hopefully her post will get you really thinking about … Continue reading
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Learning How to Plan for Your Dreams (Guest Post)
The next guest poster I’d like to welcome to the blog is poet and short story writer Lissa Clouser, whom I met through the 12 x 12 challenge. When I first read her post, I found it really struck a … Continue reading
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How Writing Poetry Can Help You Be a Better Writer (Guest Post)
As well as being Aussie Author Month this month, it is also National Poetry Month. Today I have a guest post from poet and children’s writer Rena Traxel on how writing poetry can help you be a better writer. She … Continue reading
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Encouraging Children to Write (Guest Post)
Today’s guest post is a timely post for the school holidays. If you’re looking for a way to encourage your children to get into writing or you are looking for an activity for them to do while you write, Melissa … Continue reading
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Top 5 Reasons Why I Write
1. If I didn’t write my head would probably explode. My head is always so full of ideas I just need to get them down on paper. 2. It is a great emotional release. I don’t know how I would … Continue reading
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Finding Time to Write: 3 Tips for Writing with Kids
With the goal of writing fifty thousand words in a month for NaNoWriMo next month, I’ve had a lot of people say things like, “I’d love to do NaNoWriMo, but I just wouldn’t have the time” or “How do you … Continue reading
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Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts June 2011
It’s time for my monthly round up of helpful writing sites and blog posts. All links will be added to the masterlist (link at top of blog). Writing Tips for Writing Picture Books 5 great tips for writers of picture … Continue reading
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Introducing Jo’s Labyrinth
I’m launching a new site today aimed at children, teens, teachers and parents. It is to be a Literacy based site with a focus on reading, books and creative writing. Some of the sections include Monday Munchkins for parents/teachers of … Continue reading
Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts May 2011
It’s time for my monthly round up of helpful writing sites and blog posts. All links will be added to the masterlist (link at top of blog). Writing 50 Books That Will Make You a Better Writer A list of … Continue reading
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Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts March 2011
I’m excited this month to introduce a new addition to my blog. If you look up at the tabs above you will see a new one titled, ‘Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts Masterlist’. In this master list I have … Continue reading
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