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Whoa, Nellie!

Tips for over-enthusiastic newbies.

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The Un-Editorial Notepad #13 – Why Reviewers Avoid Self-Published Books

5 reasons reviewers avoid self-published books.

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Put on Your Listening Ears!

Learn to listen. And to keep your big mouth shut.

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What Makes You Want to Lie to Me?

People lie about the most ridiculous things!

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Classy Right Down to the Envelope!

Some writers are classy from their pencil to their shipping labels!

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My Latest #Career Book is Here!

Graduating from school but not headed for college yet? Want a job in the food industry? This is the book for you!

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The Un-Editorial Notepad #12 – Don’t Force-Feed Your Readers!

Be economical. Don't use ten words when you can use six, and don't use five descriptions when one will do the job.

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Erma Bombeck Writing Competition!

Don't miss the 2014 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition

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Service, 2014

Hi Everybody, In my quest to switch things up, I’m looking for ways to give more this year. I’m not...

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It’s a Juggling Act!

Writers often scramble for free time to write for themselves.

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Put it Down

There have probably been many books you couldn’t put down, and that’s a good thing. Reading is always a good...

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Not!

A different kind of success.

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CBA is the Place to Be!

One of the best picture book intensives I've ever experienced.

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Better Every Day

Hi Everybody, Whizzing thru on this busy afternoon to leave an observation about the world of writing. Here it is:...

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#Nonfiction Shall Rise Again!

At long last, nonfiction is coming back into vogue.

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Um…Did I Miss The Memo???

Random thoughts about long, long, LONG books.

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The Un-Editorial Notepad #14 – Are You Published…or Printed?

Make sure you know the difference between being "published" and being "printed."

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The Un-Editorial Notepad #15 – 10 Steps to Good Writing

Hi Everybody, I’m back with more UN-editorial notes for aspiring writers who are preparing their manuscripts for submission. Without further...

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When You Just Don’t Have the Strength…

So I just want to rant for a moment. Or maybe “whine” is a better word. Yeah, that’s it, I...

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#Writers – Life Lessons Essay Competition!

An interesting writing competition.

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