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IWSG — F.E.A.R.
Thanks to Alex J. Cavanaughfor hosting the IWSGFaceEverythingAndRevise!November, with its cozy fall mixture of auburn and gold, the chill in the air, the cranberry mold, reminds us to pause for a...
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Journey To Wisdom
Photo by Moyan Brenn, Flickr"If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise." - Proverbs 15:31 NLTAt some point in the writing process, your work will need to be...
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Festivus Alexicus
Photo by Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, FlickrCheers! Today begins the world-wide roast of Alex J. Cavanaugh, founder of the Insecure Writer's Support Group (IWSG), author of the sci-fi...
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Heaven's Honor Roll
"Jesus wept." - John 11:35 My most heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims in Newtown, CT.May the Lord bless you and keep you.Peace,MLFor those who'd like to send cards of sympathy,...
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Book by Book
Christmas is six days away and my excitement has reached DEFCON Readiness Level II: Fast Pace or Red, meaning Santa's arrival is imminent. For weeks, the sounds of the season have been streaming...
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Addictive Inspiration
Those who follow this site know that my Sunday posts are reserved for quotes pertaining to writing and life — reflections appropriate to events that have happened in my own little world — and the...
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Lucky Number 13
May your inkwell runneth overAnd inspiration aboundTo spin tales of life's journeysThe whole year 'roundBurma-Shave.Have a Happyand Verbose2013!Peace,MLPhoto Credit: aurostar739, Creative Commons
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The Year of the Writer
New BeginningsAnother year, another month, another week, another day, and another IWSG post to kick things off. Yes, 2013 has arrived, much to the disappointment of doomsdayists, angst-ridden teens,...
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How The Cowardly Lion Taught Me Grammar
On a cold, early-December evening in 1971, our sunken den was transformed into an arena of testosterone-driven action as my brother and I fought repeated battles of Rock 'em, Sock 'em Robots.The battle...
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Progressive Book Club
Welcometo theProgressive Book ClubIf you are reading this post, chances are you're a writer. You write.And if you're a writer, then most likely you're also an avid reader, perhaps even a voracious...
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"If My Body's A Temple...
...then why have I been treating it like anElks Lodge?"It's 4:30 in the morning, and the past fifteen minutes of gurgling and hacking finally come to an end with a sputtering cough ... followed by five...
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January PBC Takes Flight with Bird by Bird
After what seemed like The Week That Time Stood Still, we're finally having the first official meeting of the Progressive Book Club!Thanks to all of you who signed up to participate this month. I'm...
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Zzzzzzzzzz...
"I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom."- Thomas CarlyleI'm exhausted—damn tired—from keeping a pace that would leave Jeff Gordon in the dust. But I'm not bored. Far from...
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Is it Wednesday already?
A writer's work is never done. Just too many good stories to tell.I hope everyone is joyfully creating new worlds, exploring blossoming relationships, planning murderous schemes, or just writing some...
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Pet Peeves: Supposably
A few weeks ago, I discussed using the subjunctive phrase, "If I were," instead of the non-standard, "If I was," when referring to the conditional future, however, did anybody listen? Nooooo.Take a...
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Soup-er Bowl Sunday
"I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." - Blanche DuBois, A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee WilliamsHave you ever depended on the kindness of strangers?As this year's Super Bowl...
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"Now Is The Winter of Our Discontent...
...made glorious summer by this sun of York."- William Shakespeare, Richard IIIThis post started off life as a Sunday Quote, but once the words began to flow, I realized what an encouraging...
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Freshly Pressed: Spotlight on Gus Sanchez
If you haven't checked out this blog, Out Where The Buses Don't Run, you're missing something special. Plus, it's your own damn fault...Lord knows I've certainly talked about it enough. There was a...
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