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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Put a Little Purpose in Your Platform
What matters to you? Most people care about something. It may be something big—like world hunger—or it may be something small—like a local animal shelter. Big or small, what do you care about? As a writer, you can use your … Continue reading
Influence
One of my biggest hopes is that, as a writer, I will be able to influence others. There are so many things I want to say, and my ability to write gives me the voice I need to reach others. … Continue reading
Posted in Storytelling
Tagged advocacy, fiction, influence, making a point, nonfiction, storytelling, theme, writing with purpose
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Midweek Music
Pursuing your dreams while raising a family, especially a family with special needs, can be a huge challenge. But it’s worth it…
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged family, Is there life out there, midweek music, pursuing your dreams, Reba McEntire
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The Art of Business
There is artistry to the business of writing. Perhaps not as much artistry as in the writing itself, but the business of writing relies on intuitive, artistic qualities that go beyond the nuts-and-bolts science of business. Like writing, your business … Continue reading
Craft vs. Art vs. Business
Writing is a craft: As a craft, writers are expected to adhere to certain established principles that determine assessed quality of a written piece: these principles apply to everything from grammar to structure, from genre boundaries to logical development, from … Continue reading
Posted in Craftmanship
Tagged art, business, craft, master's level writing, professional standards, professional writing, writing
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Midweek Music
Life as a writer is a journey. We all need to remember to keep our focus whatever stage of life we’re in.
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged life is a journey, Martina McBride, midweek music, This One's for the Girls
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Marketing Your Nonfiction
There are many ways to market your nonfiction work. Some methods work better for different topics; others work better for different writing platforms. Most writers know about: Keeping a website. Maintaining a blog. Using social media. Distributing a newsletter. Speaking … Continue reading